Vice Principal for Innovation, Technology

2 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Wellington International SchoolUnited Arab Emirates Full time

**Salary**:
Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

28 February 2025

**Job overview**:
At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research who is willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for September 2025

We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:

- Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
- Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas
- Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.
- Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’

Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).

Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.

**The Role**

The Vice-Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research will provide visionary leadership in advancing the school’s digital strategy, focusing on pedagogical innovation, staff digital literacy, integration of emerging technologies (including AI and machine learning), professional development of teachers, research partnerships, and meeting the needs of individual students, including Students of Determination and those with identified Gifts and Talents. This role is pivotal in driving the school’s research agenda, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, academic excellence, and inclusivity.
- Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude in everything they do
- Hold a Master’s degree in Information Technology, Educational Technology, or related field (Essential)
- Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
- Certifications in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science (Desirable). Online certifications/courses accepted e.g. Google, Microsoft, Coursera, etc. Education related is desirable.
- Proven track record in managing complex IT projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.

****All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including**: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards

which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

**About **GEMS Wellington International School**:
**GEMS Wellington International School**
- Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Sufouh- Dubai- United Arab Emirates+971 307 3000

GEMS Wellington International School, a mixed private school for children aged 3-18, is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai and is owned and run by GEMS Education. Student numbers are over 2,800, around half of whom are British.

The school was established in 2005 and offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13. It also offers opportunities for students to excel in leadership, sport, creative and p


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