Principals Needed for September 2009

  England

• London: 
London

  India

Calcutta

  Kuwait

Kuwait City

  United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Length of Position: 3 year contract

Description: For 49 years GEMS has provided education that enriches the lives of children and their communities. In 2009 GEMS plans to expand the network of GEMS Schools within the UAE, UK, India and Kuwait.

Each school project will differ depending on the country in which it is located and the curriculum offered. Each of these new schools will feature an international curriculum, National Curriculum for England, an American curriculum or the International Baccalaureate Programme.

We are looking for successful, experienced school leaders and ambitious senior leaders to join GEMS in our planned expansion. Roles will focus on the development and opening of schools and on providing the solid foundations from which they will grow over the coming years.

Successful candidates will work to high service standards, have proactive leadership skills, motivate and inspire their teams and build effective relationships with all stakeholders. They will also be able to work collaboratively as a part of the GEMS team and drive GEMS Core Values and GEMS Customer Care programmes.

Highlights: Our educational programmes encourage students to explore and question, to seek solutions, make informed decisions and solve problems, to demonstrate tenacity and to express themselves confidently. GEMS aims to develop each students own individual potential for leadership, either as a motivator of others or themselves, discovering and aspiring to ones own special area of excellence.

Salary / Pay: Remuneration packages will be aligned with the best leaders of prestigious schools from around the world.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

GEMS Education's Mission Statement: GEMS' Schools embrace a philosophy of preparing the students for the world and the challenges of the future. GEMS' unique perspective to education provides opportunities for students to develop to their full potential.

Year Founded: 1967