Principal/ CEO

1 week ago


Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates GEMS Education Full time
about the role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Principal to join GEMS Millennium School in Sharjah.

We are looking for an outstanding leader with:

  • Educational expertise and a proven track record of developing and sustaining a high-standard learning environment.
  • Experience in leading strategic processes in a school to achieve targets.
  • Excellent communication skills and strategies that will motivate and inspire all stakeholders.
  • The ability to provide direction set expectations and inspire staff through communicating goals clearly and empowering collaboration.
  • Successful and demonstrable experience of parental engagement and evidence of creating community partnerships that enhance learning.
  • A cultural understanding and ethos to lead both staff and students to continually strive for excellence.

To be considered for this role, you should:

  • Have demonstrated a successful track record of student achievement and attainment in a CBSE Curriculum School.
  • Have experience as a Head, or extensive experience at Vice Principal / Deputy level and able to demonstrate readiness to step up to a Headship in a new school
  • Be an effective and dynamic leader with exceptional communication and presentation skills with a proven track record of driving school development in previous positions.
  • Have extensive experience in leading a school through inspection, having a significant impact during the process.
  • Be able to demonstrate successful experience in leading and managing large numbers of staff and experienced leaders.
  • Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider cocurricular life of a school
  • Have a keen focus on parental engagement, student partnerships, and community development.
  • Have a minimum Bachelor's Degree in Education or other relevant fields with a teaching qualification
  • Have 10 years of educational experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
GEMS Education understands that students learn in different ways.

It is our individualism that makes us who we are with a commitment to find the genius in every child.

At times, students will require support or challenge to enable them to reach their learning goals.

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 a rare opportunity to play a key role in the world's largest K-12 private school operator.


As a Principal/CEO you can expect to lead a school with quality facilities, work with passionate and dedicated staff from across the globe, provide for truly international-minded students who have a thirst for learning, and engage with highly aspirational and supportive parents.


We also know that when it comes to being a great place to work, it helps to make sure our people feel valued.

GEMS prides itself on providing staff with the opportunity to grow and develop within the organisation.

You will be able to access and contribute to our world-class Professional Development and Leadership Programmes as well as work with our internationally recognised GEMS advisors who are leading experts in their field.

About the benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package
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