GEMS
Head of Technology & Innovation
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 21/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
07/05/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Masters degree
Expiration date
21/06/2025
Job description
To provide visionary and skilled leadership in 21st century learning innovation. The role involves promoting a culture of kindness and innovation, collaborating with school leaders and departments, organizing professional learning, integrating innovation into pedagogy, managing instructional resources, and occasionally teaching technology-related classes such as Robotics. The Head of Technology & Innovation also acts as a liaison on GEMS initiatives and helps shape the digital transformation agenda across the school.
Required skills
educational technology
innovation leadership
21st century learning
instructional technology
STEM education
technology integration
pedagogical planning
professional development planning
curriculum development
budget management
classroom technology
maker space management
robotics instruction
virtual learning environments
technology infrastructure
collaboration
strategic planning
teaching innovation
learning space design
documentation of best practices
Key responsibilities
- Model and encourage a culture of kindness.
- Provide dynamic leadership for development and evaluation of the innovation program.
- Collaborate with school leaders, IT and instructional technology staff.
- Lead professional learning opportunities and initiatives in innovation.
- Identify and apply pedagogical frameworks for innovation.
- Support integration of innovative practices in teaching and learning.
- Document and share innovative teaching practices.
- Engage the wider community in innovation-related initiatives.
- Promote classroom transparency and collaborative teaching practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies for potential classroom use.
- Coordinate with IT on device deployments and digital platforms.
- Encourage student participation in innovation activities and competitions.
- Plan and administer a school-wide professional development program.
- Collaborate to publicize resources and events for staff development.
- Assist with preparation of annual operating budget related to innovation and technology.
- Coordinate requests for MakerSpace and Robotics lab use.
- Teach technology-related classes such as Robotics as needed.
- Represent AKIS in GEMS network innovation initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Experience & skills
- Masterās degree with coursework emphasis in teaching and educational/instructional technology.
- Bachelorās or Masterās degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, STEM Education or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a similar role.
- Successful leadership and organizational skills in educational technology.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to implementing 21st century learning skills.
- Ability to plan initiatives and provide comprehensive solutions.
- Experience in innovation-focused teaching and curriculum planning.
- Familiarity with GEMS Education values and safeguarding standards.
