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Assistant 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:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master’s degree.

Minimum Experience:

At least 6 years experience, including 4 consecutive years of teaching performance that exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
At least 2 years experience in a middle leadership role
Experience in leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
Experience working with parents and external agencies.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill:

Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene, and evaluate impact upon learning.
Ability to organize tasks
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to exercise good judgment
Must possess leadership skills
Must appropriately handle confidential information

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 Assistant 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.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction:

To lead on behavior, attendance, and punctuality and ensure appropriate, updated, policies are in place
To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership and student voice
To lead safeguarding and fulfill the role of Child Protection Officer.
To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures.
To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the School Counsellor.
To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and to be an active participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.
To oversee CA provision within the school and to facilitate a relevant program of CA training
To develop and embed the implementation of the Behaviour policy across the school
To liaise with all stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.

Support for Learning:

To model outstanding teaching and learning.
To continue to develop the school's approach to personalized learning.
To unlock the talent and energy of all teaching staff.
To organize staff meetings in conjunction with the leadership team.
To lead professional development sessions based on the policies relating to the quality of teaching and learning.
To secure pupil engagement strategies are consistently applied across the school.
To support Heads of Department in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning.
To initiate support plans for staff who have been identified as requiring rapid improvement.
To support the creation of an attractive environment that stimulates learning.

Leadership and Management:

To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.
To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
To develop and present an accurate and coherent account of the school's teaching and learning performance to a range of audiences including governors and parents.
To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant Principal.
To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting high expectations at all times.
To be included in duty rotas.
To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.
To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development 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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