Principal (American Curriculum) - Fujairah - Immediate start

Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal in the Fujairah, commencing Immediately, 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. 

Responsibilities: 

• Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school 
• Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement 
• Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and the wider community 
• To develop a school improvement plan founded on a secure understanding of data and classroom observation 
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school and the quality of teaching and learning 
• Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement, and good behavior. 
• Develop and maintain effective links with the community including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning 
• Improve the existing system for the management of staff performance, incorporating target setting and individual development plans 
• Continue to develop an organization in which all staff feel valued and recognize that they are accountable for the success of the school

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 they apply to 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.