Founding Principal - GEMS Adrak Global School, Barka

About the role

GEMS School Management (GSM) is inviting applications for the Founding Principal of GEMS Adrak Global School, a new British curriculum school opening in September 2027 in Barka, Oman. The school is built on a partnership between GSM and Adrak Developers LLC and will serve students from FS1 to Year 13, with numbers growing in phases towards a capacity of about 1,690. The Principal works closely with Robert Tarn CBE, CEO of GSM, and David Irish, Global Director of Education.

Key responsibilities

• Establish the vision, values and culture of a new international school
• Lead all pre-opening planning and operational readiness
• Shape the staffing structure and recruit a high-calibre team
• Develop an ambitious School Development Plan from inception
• Create a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement
• Build partnerships with parents, community stakeholders and regulatory authorities
• Drive enrolment growth and build the school's reputation
• Embed safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion
• Lead the school through its opening phase and growth, positioning it for future accreditation and international recognition