school principal - abu dhabi - aug 2024.

School Vision / Ethos: This KG-KS5 school opened with much fanfare in 2014, whose aim is to provide a high quality UK curriculum to Emirati and expatriate students. This school offers a carefully designed curriculum that looks to ensure outstanding progress and attainment for its learners. As they develop the school further, the emphasis will be placed on excellence in the sciences, innovation, and technology, preparing students with the skills and qualifications to make a positive contribution to the UAE and the international community. The school is ambitious about learning and is serious in its desire to provide the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with the next generation of inventors, creators, physicists, chemists, engineers, and scholars. At the same time, they place emphasis on the teaching of the Arabic language and celebration of Arabic history and culture in all its forms, teaching the values of a global outlook, and respecting the Emirati, Arab, and Islamic heritage as well as other world cultures. With a campus that boasts state-of-the art facilities on a sprawling campus, which include bright open learning spaces, fully equipped science & technology studios, visual & performing arts, and both indoor & outdoor sports facilities,. This is an exciting time to be part of this developing school.

Responsibilities

The Principal reports directly to the board on all matters relating to the whole school. The job holder is charged with acting as the academic and operational leader of the school and is responsible for its day-to-day operation

• To be responsible to the board for the day-to-day management, organisation, and administration of the school.
• To promote excellence in the quality of the education provided, work with the board and staff to sustain and enhance the standing of the school.
• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to assist the board in planning and implementing school policies and to undertake any other duties that the board may from time to time require.

Requirements

• Must be an experienced UK curriculum leader
• Should be highly experienced in both the British and Cambridge curriculums.
• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs, especially EAL.
• Experience in managing the performance of staff, especially senior or middle level managers.
• A solid understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of students in international schools.

Package:

• Salary of 35k AED and up tax free per month, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Generous housing allowance
• Medical cover
• Annual flights
• Tuition for dependents