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Academic Vice Principal
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Ignite School
United Arab EmiratesJob Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Academic Vice Principal to join our leadership team for the upcoming academic year. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving academic excellence, supporting curriculum development, strengthening teaching and learning practices, and ensuring high standards across the school.
The Academic Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department, and teaching staff to support school improvement priorities, student achievement, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and monitor teaching and learning across assigned phases or departments.
- Support curriculum planning, alignment, assessment, and academic review processes.
- Monitor student progress data and support intervention planning.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
- Support staff performance evaluation, professional development, and instructional improvement.
- Ensure consistent implementation of school policies, academic expectations, and KHDA requirements.
- Work with leadership teams to improve student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and overall school performance.
- Support parent communication, student wellbeing, and academic concerns where required.
- Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement plans, inspections, and accreditation processes.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in education or relevant subject area.
- Recognized teaching qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience.
- Previous leadership experience as Vice Principal, Head of Department, Academic Coordinator, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of American curriculum standards and school improvement practices.
- Experience with data analysis, curriculum review, assessment, and teacher development.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- UAE school experience and KHDA inspection experience are preferred.
About Ignite School
Street No. 414, Al Warqa'a 3, DU, AE
Ignite School offers a KG1 to Grade 12, American education experience leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students. The Ignite School curriculum aligns to the New York State Learning Standards, which includes the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (moving to NYS Next Generation Standards) as well as KHDA guidelines.
Ignite School commenced classes in September 2018 and now has more than 1400 students enrolled for KG1 to Grade 9. We anticipate opening Grades 10 and 11 in 2024/25 followed by Grade 12 in 2025/26 with a capacity for 2,000 Emirati and expatriate students. High School will offer Advanced Placement tracks. We have just achieved NEASC candidacy status and expect full accreditation in 2023/24.
When you join the Ignite School Community in Dubai and you will have the unique opportunity to shape school culture, develop and promote best teaching practices and experience living in the UAE.
Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school.
Our mission is to know the need of every student, collaboratively creating a student-centered, sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevance to emerging.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. This empowers our students to be responsible and respectful global citizens, preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students will be our future leaders and life-long learners who will be resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative forces within their communities.
The “Core Values” that best express what we strive to impart to our students are Collaborative, Respectful, Responsible, Creative, and Leadership.
Come join our team!
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Academic Vice Principal
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Academic Vice Principal to join our leadership team for the upcoming academic year. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving academic excellence, supporting curriculum development, strengthening teaching and learning practices, and ensuring high standards across the school.
The Academic Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department, and teaching staff to support school improvement priorities, student achievement, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and monitor teaching and learning across assigned phases or departments.
- Support curriculum planning, alignment, assessment, and academic review processes.
- Monitor student progress data and support intervention planning.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
- Support staff performance evaluation, professional development, and instructional improvement.
- Ensure consistent implementation of school policies, academic expectations, and KHDA requirements.
- Work with leadership teams to improve student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and overall school performance.
- Support parent communication, student wellbeing, and academic concerns where required.
- Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement plans, inspections, and accreditation processes.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in education or relevant subject area.
- Recognized teaching qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience.
- Previous leadership experience as Vice Principal, Head of Department, Academic Coordinator, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of American curriculum standards and school improvement practices.
- Experience with data analysis, curriculum review, assessment, and teacher development.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- UAE school experience and KHDA inspection experience are preferred.
Our Commitment
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
About Ignite School
Street No. 414, Al Warqa'a 3, DU, AE
Ignite School offers a KG1 to Grade 12, American education experience leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students. The Ignite School curriculum aligns to the New York State Learning Standards, which includes the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (moving to NYS Next Generation Standards) as well as KHDA guidelines.
Ignite School commenced classes in September 2018 and now has more than 1400 students enrolled for KG1 to Grade 9. We anticipate opening Grades 10 and 11 in 2024/25 followed by Grade 12 in 2025/26 with a capacity for 2,000 Emirati and expatriate students. High School will offer Advanced Placement tracks. We have just achieved NEASC candidacy status and expect full accreditation in 2023/24.
When you join the Ignite School Community in Dubai and you will have the unique opportunity to shape school culture, develop and promote best teaching practices and experience living in the UAE.
Our vision is for all young people to experience that learning has lasting value beyond their life at school.
Our mission is to know the need of every student, collaboratively creating a student-centered, sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevance to emerging.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. This empowers our students to be responsible and respectful global citizens, preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students will be our future leaders and life-long learners who will be resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative forces within their communities.
The “Core Values” that best express what we strive to impart to our students are Collaborative, Respectful, Responsible, Creative, and Leadership.
Come join our team!
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