Ian Jones

Principal & CEO, GEMS Metropole School

Ian Jones was appointed as Principal and CEO in GEMS Education on 1 June 2013. He was subsequently tasked with opening GEMS Metropole School in the Motor City area of Dubai, which was achieved on 7 September 2014.

Ian has 37 years experience in Scottish education, of which 23 years have been as part of senior leadership teams in secondary schools. Most recently Ian has been Rector (Headteacher) of Madras College, a secondary school of some 1400 pupils aged 12-18 serving St Andrews and surrounding area. The school dates back to 1833 and enjoys a reputation as a high achieving school. His previous post was Headteacher of Menzieshill High School in Dundee.

Ian’s early career was spent teaching maths and he quickly gained promotion to Head of Department. A keen skier, climber and watersoprts enthusiast, Ian also taught Outdoor Education and has been involved with Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes. Ian has been involved in major curriculum changes and has worked closely with primary colleagues to develop a 3-18 approach to learning and teaching. Leading educational change, strategic planning and developing leadership have been significant factors in Ian’s work.

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