Chancellor – Strategic Leader for Education Academy

About the role

The Chancellor provides strategic and institutional leadership for Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) and Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN), driving excellence in academic programmes, professional development, research, and early childhood education.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• PhD or EdD in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Management or a related field from a recognised university.
• Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience in higher education or a complex education organisation.
• 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.
• 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.