Whole School Vice Principal - April/ September 2021

GEMS Winchester School L.L.C - Abu Dhabi

About GEMS

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.

About the School

GEMS Winchester School, Abu Dhabi is a National Curriculum for England (NCfE) private, co-educational day school. Opened in September 2013 the school is located in the heart of the city. The school cultivates student engagement and collaboration, supporting all students to ‘Be the Best They Can!’ The school serves a diverse student population with approximately 50 nationalities represented.

http://gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com/

About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding, innovative leader to join the GEMS WSA Family in the position of Vice Principal. The successful candidate will play a major role on the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Principal/ CEO in driving forward the whole school; strategically, creatively and operationally; and will join the community April/September 2021.

The Vice Principal will provide visionary and inclusive leadership, and will demonstrate exemplary management skills in the further development of the WSA ethos including the implementation of a superior curriculum and the provision of effective communication with all the school’s stakeholders, as well as ensuring the social wellbeing and academic growth of all children.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:

• Passionate about education and the development of all of the WSA Family – students, staff, peers and themselves personally,
• A creative, effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in school improvement, embracing accountability, coaching and mentoring,
• Visible to all stakeholders, leading by example; possessing real gravitas and presence within a school community.
• Rigorous in promoting excellence, responsibility and commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.
• Able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff, promoting and developing approaches to learning.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of the National Curriculum for England.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a consistently outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Create a learning environment which promotes a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning for all.
• Have a proven track record of raising standards for learners of all abilities including those with complex needs.
• Have effective organisational, managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to promote new initiatives and positive relationships throughout the school community.
• Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school.

Working with GEMS offers you a unique opportunity to enhance and progress your career in a global setting. Whether this is your first role in international education or the latest in your successful career overseas, GEMS provides you with the unparalleled chance to be part of the world’s largest K-12 private school operator.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, school tuition fee concessions, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and End of Service Gratuity.

Link to apply: https://careers.gemseducation.com/gems/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=151355