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Middle and High School Section Principal

Professional and Ethical Leadership:

  • Integrates UAE culture, heritage, principles, and values into teaching and student interaction.
  • Takes personal responsibility for managing the teaching team and promotes lifelong learning.
  • Fosters a culture of high expectations for students, teachers, and staff.

Instructional Leadership:

  • Provides leadership in teaching techniques, innovation, and class organization.
  • Engages in professional learning and development.
  • Observes teachers, holds follow-up conferences, and maintains records for improvement.
  • Develops Professional Improvement Plans (PIPs) when necessary.
  • Recommends effective staff development opportunities.
  • Supervises instructional programs, lesson plans, and classroom observations.
  • Supervises Lead Teachers and teaching staff, ensuring curriculum delivery.

Student Achievement Data:

  • Monitors students' progress and provides assessment strategies.
  • Reviews school programs using internal and external student learning data.
  • Creates action plans for improvement based on data.
  • Observes teaching methods and evaluates curricula and teaching techniques.
  • Ensures continuous assessment of student learning.

Student Support:

  • Monitors students receiving special services.
  • Serves as a member of the Child Study Team.
  • Communicates with parents and prepares documentation for students of concern.

Student Discipline:

  • Handles student discipline issues.
  • Implements the Values Learning Plan and behavioral matrix.
  • Disseminates information on disciplinary policies and procedures.

Organize School Operations:

  • Assists in interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff members.
  • Plans and facilitates parents' meetings.
  • Coordinates the development of the master schedule.
  • Oversees course selection and teacher schedules.

Professional Growth and Evaluation of Teachers:

  • Conducts professional evaluation and coaching of faculty.
  • Provides access to professional learning opportunities aligned with the school's strategic plan.

Implementation of the School Program:

  • Provides direction for implementing school-wide initiatives.
  • Guides instructional goal development, unit planning, differentiated instruction, and Student Management System.

Professional Learning:

  • Pursues personal professional development in leadership, curriculum, and best practices.
Posted: July 2023
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LocationAl Ain, United Arab Emirates
Start DateApril 2024
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, Director/Principal, College/University Faculty
Student LevelAll Levels
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

We are committed to staff well-being and developing our staff and conduct regular professional development workshops to ensure that our teachers are well-equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience. We provide a competitive monthly salary and benefits and safe working and living conditions.

Job Benefits:

  • Tax-free salary
  • End of service gratuity as per the UAE labor law.
  • UAE-medical insurance for self.
  • Visa processing costs (excluding certificates attestation, employee to cover the cost of the attestations) for self.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityAlgeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates
MajorM.Ed-specialization(Edu.Leadership/Curriculum)-B.Education&teaching qualificatio
Additional School Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid teaching credential
  • A minimum of IELTS 6 or equivalent (Valid), in addition to advanced profiency in English and Arabic languages.
  • Minimum five years of teaching experience
  • Strong understanding of curriculum delivery, teaching methods, and class observation

Additional Experience:

Experience in teacher support and/or career development planning

Applicable Educators:

  • Educators with strong academic qualifications, including a Master's degree in Education or a Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field, along with a teaching qualification
  • Educators with a valid teaching credential and a minimum of five years of teaching experience
  • Educators with a clear understanding of curriculum delivery, teaching methods, and class observation
  • Educators who have experience in teacher support and/or career development planning