American High School Principal
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Ignite School
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Job Description
Job Description
Ignite School in Dubai, seeks an experienced American educational leader to serve as high school principal. Ignite High School opens in August 2022 in Al Warqa’a, a suburb of Dubai near Safari World. Ignite High School will be a state-of-the-art educational setting for the entire community of Al Warqa’a and surrounding areas to access and enjoy.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledgebase of a dynamic educational leader
- Inspire and lead others with a demonstrated record of success
- Demonstrate positive team building skills with all staff and students
- Foster strong relationships with families and community members
- Promote an open, inclusive environment for all
- Envision excellence and promote high expectations for all students
- Be responsible for all aspects of budget planning and building operations
- Understand and value the importance of social-emotional learning
- Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
- Be well-versed in NY Standards for a variety of secondary content areas
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of KHDA requirements for Special
- Education and English Learner programming
- Professional Licensure as a High School Principal required,
- Must have five years of teaching experience
- Five years experience as Asst. Principal/ Principal preferred
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to relevant experience.
- End of service gratuity
- Joining and departure economy class flights to/from Dubai to the home of record for self
- Annual flights from to home of record [Economy class] for self, taken once during annual leave
- UAE medical insurance for self
- 2,000 AED settling in allowance
- 2 year renewable contract with automatic renewal
- Visa processing costs (excluding document certification) for self
- Excellent career and leadership prospects
- Housing Allowance
Job Requirements
About Ignite School
Street No. 414, Al Warqa'a 3, DU, AE
Ignite School offers an American curriculum education from pre-K to Grade 12, leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students in Dubai. Our curriculum is aligned with American learning standards and KHDA expectations, providing students with a strong academic foundation in a student-centered, future-focused learning environment.
Since opening in September 2018, Ignite School has continued to grow significantly. As of the 2025–2026 academic year, the school has approximately 1,900 students enrolled, with ongoing expansion planned to support more than 2,000 students in the coming years.
Ignite School is a NEASC-accredited school that combines academic excellence with a culturally responsive environment that values Emirati culture, Arabic language, and Islamic values. 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 needs of every student and collaboratively create a sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevant to emerge.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process that empowers students to become responsible and respectful global citizens, while preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students are encouraged to become future leaders and lifelong learners who are resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative contributors to their communities.
With experienced US Licensed educators, advanced facilities, Advanced Placement courses, diverse electives, and more than 62 after-school clubs, students are encouraged to discover their strengths and prepare for university and future success. Ignite provides opportunities across academics, STEM, arts, sports, leadership, and community service through programs such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, and volunteering initiatives.
Students at Ignite consistently excel in local and international competitions, reflecting the school’s commitment to developing confident, well-rounded learners who are ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Our core values are Collaboration, Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, and Leadership.
Join the Ignite School community in Dubai and be part of a growing school where educators have the opportunity to shape school culture, promote best teaching practices, and contribute to a dynamic and ambitious learning community in the UAE.
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American High School Principal
This job is no longer accepting applications.
Job Description
Job Description
Ignite School in Dubai, seeks an experienced American educational leader to serve as high school principal. Ignite High School opens in August 2022 in Al Warqa’a, a suburb of Dubai near Safari World. Ignite High School will be a state-of-the-art educational setting for the entire community of Al Warqa’a and surrounding areas to access and enjoy.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledgebase of a dynamic educational leader
- Inspire and lead others with a demonstrated record of success
- Demonstrate positive team building skills with all staff and students
- Foster strong relationships with families and community members
- Promote an open, inclusive environment for all
- Envision excellence and promote high expectations for all students
- Be responsible for all aspects of budget planning and building operations
- Understand and value the importance of social-emotional learning
- Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
- Be well-versed in NY Standards for a variety of secondary content areas
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of KHDA requirements for Special
- Education and English Learner programming
- Professional Licensure as a High School Principal required,
- Must have five years of teaching experience
- Five years experience as Asst. Principal/ Principal preferred
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to relevant experience.
- End of service gratuity
- Joining and departure economy class flights to/from Dubai to the home of record for self
- Annual flights from to home of record [Economy class] for self, taken once during annual leave
- UAE medical insurance for self
- 2,000 AED settling in allowance
- 2 year renewable contract with automatic renewal
- Visa processing costs (excluding document certification) for self
- Excellent career and leadership prospects
- Housing Allowance
Job Requirements
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 an American curriculum education from pre-K to Grade 12, leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students in Dubai. Our curriculum is aligned with American learning standards and KHDA expectations, providing students with a strong academic foundation in a student-centered, future-focused learning environment.
Since opening in September 2018, Ignite School has continued to grow significantly. As of the 2025–2026 academic year, the school has approximately 1,900 students enrolled, with ongoing expansion planned to support more than 2,000 students in the coming years.
Ignite School is a NEASC-accredited school that combines academic excellence with a culturally responsive environment that values Emirati culture, Arabic language, and Islamic values. 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 needs of every student and collaboratively create a sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevant to emerge.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process that empowers students to become responsible and respectful global citizens, while preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students are encouraged to become future leaders and lifelong learners who are resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative contributors to their communities.
With experienced US Licensed educators, advanced facilities, Advanced Placement courses, diverse electives, and more than 62 after-school clubs, students are encouraged to discover their strengths and prepare for university and future success. Ignite provides opportunities across academics, STEM, arts, sports, leadership, and community service through programs such as NHS, NJHS, Student Council, and volunteering initiatives.
Students at Ignite consistently excel in local and international competitions, reflecting the school’s commitment to developing confident, well-rounded learners who are ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Our core values are Collaboration, Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, and Leadership.
Join the Ignite School community in Dubai and be part of a growing school where educators have the opportunity to shape school culture, promote best teaching practices, and contribute to a dynamic and ambitious learning community in the UAE.
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