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Vice Principal Innovation, Technology & Research Jobs in Dubai, UAE at GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – DUBAI
Position: Vice Principal for Innovation, Technology & Research
Vice Principal for
Innovation
, Technology & Research GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – DUBAI
Job Description
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.
Skills
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.
Successful candidates will need to:
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 …
Title: Vice Principal Innovation, Technology & Research
Company: GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – DUBAI
Location: Dubai, UAE
Category: Education / Teaching, Management
