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Head of Elementary

school
Ajyal International School - Al Falah
location
abu dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
salary
4,000 - 6,000 USD monthly
housing
Housing Allowance is provdied
airfair
NA
Start date
Start date: August 2025
2 years
1
  • Director/Principal
  • Master
  • 5 years of teaching experience
  • Education
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Jordan, Syria, United Arab Emirates

Employment visa and Health Insurance

Ajyal American School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Primary to lead our elementary division (Grade1 to 5). The ideal candidate will have a proven record of instructional leadership, curriculum development, and staff management within an American or international school context.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead teaching and learning aligned with the American Common Core and UAE Ministry curriculum
  • Oversee staff performance, professional development, and student wellbeing
  • Ensure compliance with ADEK standards and support inspection readiness
  • Foster a positive, inclusive school culture and strong parent partnerships

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Education or Leadership.
  • 8+ years of teaching experience, 3+ years in school leadership
  • Strong knowledge of American curriculum and UAE education standards
  • Excellent communication, data analysis, and team-building skills

 

 

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

In our school, we promote academic excellence through high-quality education and instruction and an enriched and rigorous combined inter-disciplinary US Curriculum and UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum. This is delivered in a student-centered focused environment with emphases on health and safety, strong moral and Islamic values, cultural tradition and national identity, respect, and collaboration. 

Our Mission

  • To be a learning-centered educational institution.
  • To provide world-class, international education opportunities to Emirati and expatriate students that meet international standards while, at the same time, are cognisant of the local culture, values, and traditions.
  • To provide the UAE with the next generation of STEM practitioners.
  • To provide the U.A.E. with well-qualified citizens equipped with core competencies such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to help students thrive and contribute in today's ever-changing global economy. 
  • To develop a national identity, fostering and establishing national loyalty towards the UAE among all students.
  • To provide the UAE with citizens who embrace rapid economic development and internationalization but who also recognize the value of celebrating, understanding, and valuing Emirati history, culture, and values.
  • To develop global citizens who value the Arabic language, Islamic education, and the history, culture, and traditions of the UAE.

​Through the effective management of the curriculum, the school day, events, and visits, as well as engagement with the local community, businesses, and the parent body, Ajyal International School - -Al Falah ensures that all students have a profound understanding of UAE history, culture, and traditions. Ajyal International School - Al Falah ensures the ‘My Identity’ program is fully embedded in all aspects of the curriculum and commits to ensuring the Moral Education curriculum is delivered across all year groups, recognizing the importance of moral education and personal and social development for all students.

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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