Chancellor

Role purpose

The Chancellor provides strategic and institutional leadership for Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) and Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN), advancing excellence in academic programmes, professional development, research, and early childhood education. Working with the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team, the Chancellor strengthens educational outcomes, institutional reputation, and financial sustainability in support of Sharjah’s educational priorities.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Lead the institutional strategy for SEA and SGN, setting clear priorities and measurable outcomes aligned with their mission and Sharjah’s educational needs.
• Champion excellence in academic provision, professional learning, and research, ensuring relevance, innovation, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of SGN, ensuring high-quality early childhood education, child safeguarding, inclusion, and effective family engagement.
• Promote student success, educator capability, and children’s learning, development, and wellbeing across the institution’s activities.
• Oversee financial sustainability, responsible resource allocation, and revenue diversification through programmes, research, consultancy, and partnerships.
• Work with the President and Board of Trustees to uphold effective governance, regulatory compliance, risk oversight, and accountability for institutional performance.
• Build strategic government, academic, and community partnerships and represent SEA and SGN nationally and internationally.
• Lead and develop the senior leadership team, promoting a collaborative culture, organisational effectiveness, innovation, and the development of Emirati talent.

Qualifications and experience

• A PhD or EdD in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience, including substantial responsibility in higher education or a complex education organisation.
• A proven record of delivering institutional strategy, educational quality, financial sustainability, and organisational development.
• Experience engaging with governing boards, government stakeholders, accreditation bodies, and national or international partners.
• A strong understanding of early childhood education, safeguarding, and inclusion; direct oversight of nursery or school networks is desirable.
• Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English. UAE or GCC education sector experience is desirable.

Core competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Educational judgement
• Financial stewardship
• Governance and risk oversight
• Stakeholder influence
• People development
• Innovation and change
• Integrity and cultural awareness