Founding principal job details in Barka
GEMS Adrak Global School comes from a strategic partnership between GSM and Adrak Developers LLC, and it sits in Hai Al Naseem, a master-planned residential community developed under Oman’s national housing strategy. The principal works closely with Robert Tarn CBE, Chief Executive Officer of GSM, and David Irish, Global Director of Education. The school will serve students from FS1 to Year 13, growing in phases toward a capacity of approximately 1,690.
Responsibilities
- Establishes the vision, values and culture of the new school, including a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement
- Leads pre-opening planning and operational readiness
- Shapes the staffing structure and recruits the team
- Develops the School Development Plan from inception
- Builds partnerships with parents, community stakeholders and regulatory authorities
- Drives enrolment growth and establishes the school’s reputation in the market
- Embeds safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of the school
- Leads the school through its opening phase and growth, and positions it for future accreditation and international recognition
Requirements
- Significant senior leadership experience in high-performing international schools
- Strong understanding of British curriculum education
- Experience leading diverse and multicultural staff teams
- Excellent strategic, operational and financial management capability
- Proven ability to engage effectively with parents and external stakeholders
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Previous founding school or school start-up experience
- Experience in the Middle East or the broader international education sector
- Experience leading through accreditation, inspection or quality assurance processes
- Experience driving enrolment growth and market positioning
Benefits
- Access to educational expertise, leadership support and professional development
- Direct work with senior leaders across GSM and GEMS Education
- Membership in a growing portfolio of GSM-managed schools across multiple countries
About GEMS Education
The school it describes will be purpose-built, designed around a British curriculum, teaching and learning, pastoral care, inclusive provision and pathways to leading universities worldwide. The listing says it is supported by GSM’s global expertise, systems and quality frameworks.
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