Head of Innovation

• Lead the school wide innovation strategy aligned with the school’s vision and excellence plan.
• Identify emerging trends in education, including AI, EdTech, STEAM, and experiential learning.
• Lead innovation projects from conception to evaluation across all phases of the school.
• Promote research-informed teaching practices across all phases / subjects.
• Support integration of project-based learning, design thinking, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department to embed future skills (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, digital literacy).
• Lead pilot programs and scale successful initiatives.
• Design and deliver professional learning on innovation and modern pedagogy.
• Facilitate innovation workshops and learning communities.
• Develop student innovation programs (e.g., makerspaces, coding clubs, entrepreneurship initiatives).
• Organize innovation challenges, hackathons, or exhibitions.
• Build partnerships with universities, startups, and industry leaders.
• Present innovation proposals and progress reports to Senior Leadership Team.

• Master’s degree in Engineering / Computer Science
• Successful educational technology leadership, organization, and management skills with 4 years UAE experience in relevant role.
• Proactive leader who can identify problems, plan initiatives, and provide comprehensive solutions
• Strong skills in writing, listening and communication, and collaboration
• Positive, professional, and collaborative disposition supportive of both the school and GEMS Education

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Engineering / Computer Science