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School Principal

school
Manor Hall International School
location
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Start date
Start date: March 2025
2 years
1
  • All Levels
  • Director/Principal
  • Master
  • 5 years of teaching experience
  • Education Leadership
  • Teaching Credential/License

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Master's degree in Education, School Leadership, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of proven leadership experience in a school environment, with a strong focus on academic excellence and staff development.
  • Adequate experience working within an ADEK-accredited school or familiarity with ADEK standards and regulations.
  • Excellent knowledge of curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and assessment practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and develop staff.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • High level of commitment to fostering student success, well-being, and development.
  • Proficient in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Key Skills:

  • Leadership and team management
  • Strategic planning and decision-making
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Budget and resource management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
     

To be discussed after the interview.

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced School Principal to lead and manage our educational institution. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in a school environment, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a school accredited by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Our school is proud to be the first school in the region to receive accreditation from (WASC), highlighting our commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of our students, staff, and the broader school community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all aspects of the school's operations, ensuring high standards of academic performance, student wellbeing, and staff development.
  • Develop and implement the school's vision, mission, and strategic goals in alignment with ADEK regulations and standards.
  • Oversee the curriculum, teaching methods, and assessment processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality education.
  • Manage and support a diverse team of teaching and administrative staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development.
  • Ensure compliance with ADEK policies and regulations, including reporting and documentation requirements.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider community to enhance the school’s reputation and achieve its educational goals.
  • Monitor and evaluate the school's performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing action plans to address them.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students.
  • Manage the school's budget and resources efficiently, ensuring financial sustainability and the effective use of resources.
  • Lead the school’s initiatives on student welfare, discipline, and extra-curricular activities.
     
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Manor Hall International School prides itself on being the first school in the area to be awarded WASC accreditation (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). MHIS is a school with grades ranging from KG-4 through 12th. With 640 students, Manor Hall prides itself in providing a unique and caring school atmosphere connecting students to their passion and purpose.

At MHIS, we place a huge value on creativity and creating an educational program that will help our students fall in love with learning. We also believe community is everything when it comes to learning; hence, we have built a healthy, warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Our founders considered their past and built the kind of system they wish they had growing up.

All of our teaching staff are highly qualified and professionally trained. Committed to high standards of quality and service, they are capable of creating motivational learning environments for children.

We believe that students need every opportunity to explore through making and tinkering. Students work with their teachers to make things that are new and solve real problems within the school community. Students are extremely proud of their work and love to show off what they have made to their classmates, teachers, and peers.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Drawing millions of visitors each year, Dubai allows teachers to experience a unique combination of traditional Middle Eastern ways of life and an upscale expatriate lifestyle. Dubai's many private schools provide opportunities for licensed teachers to teach in one of the most exciting and dynamic modern cities in the world.

Arabic
2,106,177
UAE Dirham
Islam
Hot desert climate
4,114 km²
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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