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School Principal - Aldar Education L.L.C

Aldar Education HQ

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Start November 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Master
Minimum Teaching Experience: 10 years of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification is essential
Master’s in education or similar level qualification essential

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of 10 years experience in education
A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill:

The ability to establish positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the Board and Strategic Governance Group is essential
Ability to understand the operational and financial requirements to manage a successful school is essential

Job Benefits:

What we offer:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Job Description:

Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2025 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

We are a “Great Place To Work” and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Responsibilities:

Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school
Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement
Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and the wider community
To develop a school improvement plan founded on a secure understanding of data and classroom observation
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school and the quality of teaching and learning
Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement, and good behavior.
Develop and maintain effective links with the community including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning
Improve the existing system for the management of staff performance, incorporating target setting and individual development plans
Continue to develop an organization in which all staff feel valued and recognize that they are accountable for the success of the school

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, and Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 24,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabiâs government. Today, Aldar Educationâs efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

We are a âGreat Place To Workâ and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

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