Vice Principal

L2.0 – Vice Principal

GEMS Our Own English High School- Al Ain, is looking for an outstanding, innovative Whole School Vice Principal to join the team in August 2025. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

• Leading on effective monitoring and development of the SEF and SDP.

• Leading on curriculum and its adaptation to meet the needs of all students.

• Leading on performance management and performance development plans.

• Overseeing and ensuring high standards across the Primary and Secondary phases.

• Managing budgets and undertaking teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal.

• Assisting the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team of the school, in all aspects of school improvement, school evaluation, planning policies and procedures and taking full /shared responsibility for the school in the absence of the Principal.

• Being an integral part of a successful leadership team.

• Promoting the school to all stakeholders and taking a high-profile and visible role in the school community

• Taking full responsibility for leading and managing significant aspects of the school, under the overall direction of the Principal.

• Improving standards in academic performance, care and well-being.

• Leading professional development to ensure high quality learning and teaching.

• Assisting the Principal with the effective and efficient use of school management information systems and the financial management of school, admissions and enrolment.

An excellent team player both within the department and across phases

Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills 

Good command of English.

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Master’s Degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification

10 years’ educational experience with a minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in a CBSE or dual curriculum school in the UAE will be beneficial.

NPQH or other relevant senior leadership qualifications (desirable)

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

main qualification, additional qualification as per Abu Dhabi Dept. of Education & Knowledge (ADEK)