Founding Principal/CEO
GEMS Founders Al Waha
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
Founding Principal/CEO - GEMS Virtus School - Dubai
Due to the continued growth of the market in Dubai GEMS Education is seeking to appoint an outstanding Founding Principal/CEO for its newest school.
The School
GEMS Virtus School will open in September 2018 and is modelled on the highly successful GEMS Metropole School, Motor City. Located in the Al Waha area of Dubai, GEMS Virtus School will deliver the National Curriculum for England enhanced through an integrated approach to the development of 21st Century learning skills incorporating the UAE culture and aspirations. At capacity the school will have approximately 4,260 students, Foundation Stage to Year 13.
The Post
We require an exceptional leader to become the Founding Principal/CEO of this school in September 2017, a full academic year in advance of the school opening. You will have the opportunity to set the culture and vision, develop and implement a robust and enriched curriculum, as well as developing and embedding systems and practices that ensure excellence in learning and teaching.
You will play an integral part in the marketing and promotion of the school, ensuring you build strong relationships with the parents and community to secure optimum enrolments and deliver an outstanding school from the outset.
You will be a highly successful and proven leader with a track record of educational excellence and tangible outcomes. A passionate educator, you should have a recent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England, as well as excellent communication skills that will enable you to motivate and inspire all.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience to lead a new school through its development to oustanding then we would like to hear from you. Please forward a CV and letter of application to principalrecruitment@gemseducation.com, stating how your skills and experience match the requirements for this role. Closing date: Monday 6th March 2017. Initial assessment and interview to take place in London on 11th and 12th March.
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About GEMS Founders Al Waha
The latest addition to the GEMS Founders Family is now opening in the heart of Dubai Sustainable City, Al Waha.
GEMS Founders Al Waha School (GFW) is a brand new value for money National Curriculum of England School opening in September 2020. Modelled on the highly successful GEMS Founders Dubai School, and GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, our new campus will continue its legacy as one of the most sought after value-for-money schools in Dubai. Initially enrolling from FS1 to Year 8 we will expand to a full FS to Year 13 School in subsequent years.
The school has a focus on high academic standards, computational thinking, social and emotional Education as well as inclusivity to allow all students to succeed through a range of academic and vocational pathways.
Alongside well-equipped classrooms, the school has good sports provision, large open plan learning areas to support innovation and creative problem solving including robotics and 3D printing, a drama/dance studio, specialist music rooms, full WiFi coverage, dedicated science labs, art rooms and libraries.
FS students have access to attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas. All classrooms are equipped with large LCD screens to enhance student learning.
The school will follow the National Curriculum for England, offering IGCSE, AS and A level courses in the future as well as a range of vocational pathways.
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