Ms. Ilne Gevers

Ilne Gevers is an experienced educational leader with more than 22 years in education, including over a decade of teaching and leadership in the UAE. A graduate with a Bachelor of Primary Education, and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), Ilne is passionate about creating schools where children feel happy, safe and valued, while being challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

Prior to becoming Vice Principal at GEMS Westminster School – Ras Al Khaimah, Ilne served as Head of Primary, where she played a key role in driving school improvement and strengthening teaching, learning and student outcomes. Her career within GEMS Education has included both teaching and leadership roles, and she has also been recognised as a GEMS Teacher of Excellence.

At the heart of Ilne’s leadership is a genuine belief in people and the power of strong relationships. She believes that high expectations and high levels of care should always go hand in hand, and that children achieve their best when they know the adults around them believe in them. She is passionate about developing others and building a school community where students want to learn, staff are proud to work, and families feel they are genuine partners in their children’s education.