MS/HS Principal AY26-27
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Ignite School
United Arab EmiratesJob Description
Position Summary
The MS/HS Principal provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for Middle and High School, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning, student wellbeing, staff performance, and compliance with KHDA/DSIB expectations. The Principal leads a culture of high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
- Lead the implementation of the American curriculum across MS/HS to ensure strong academic outcomes.
- Drive instructional quality through lesson observations, coaching, and professional development.
- Use data (MAP, internal assessments, student performance trends) to improve student progress and achievement.
- Ensure effective planning, differentiation, and assessment practices across departments.
Student Culture & Wellbeing
- Establish a safe, structured, and respectful learning environment.
- Lead student behaviour systems, attendance monitoring, and restorative practices.
- Promote student wellbeing, inclusion, and positive school culture.
- Work closely with counselors, SEN/Inclusion teams, and student support staff.
Staff Leadership & Performance Management
- Manage, support, and evaluate MS/HS teaching and leadership teams.
- Ensure timely completion of performance evaluations and probation reviews.
- Build a strong professional culture through accountability, communication, and recognition.
- Lead staff retention strategies and support succession planning.
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with school policies (EPolM / EProcM) and KHDA/DSIB requirements.
- Oversee daily operations including schedules, supervision duties, timetables, and academic planning.
- Lead inspections readiness and maintain evidence for governance and quality assurance.
- Coordinate staffing needs with HR, including recruitment planning and onboarding support.
Parent & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Handle parent concerns professionally and ensure resolution within expected timelines.
- Represent MS/HS leadership during meetings, events, and community activities.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities within a supportive leadership environment.
- A collaborative school community committed to excellence.
Job Requirements
- Masters degree in educational leadership required.
- Valid teaching qualification/certification preferred.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in school leadership (preferably as MS/HS Principal or Assistant Principal).
- Strong knowledge of American curriculum and international school standards.
- Experience working in the UAE/KHDA environment is an advantage.
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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MS/HS Principal AY26-27
Job Description
Position Summary
The MS/HS Principal provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for Middle and High School, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning, student wellbeing, staff performance, and compliance with KHDA/DSIB expectations. The Principal leads a culture of high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
- Lead the implementation of the American curriculum across MS/HS to ensure strong academic outcomes.
- Drive instructional quality through lesson observations, coaching, and professional development.
- Use data (MAP, internal assessments, student performance trends) to improve student progress and achievement.
- Ensure effective planning, differentiation, and assessment practices across departments.
Student Culture & Wellbeing
- Establish a safe, structured, and respectful learning environment.
- Lead student behaviour systems, attendance monitoring, and restorative practices.
- Promote student wellbeing, inclusion, and positive school culture.
- Work closely with counselors, SEN/Inclusion teams, and student support staff.
Staff Leadership & Performance Management
- Manage, support, and evaluate MS/HS teaching and leadership teams.
- Ensure timely completion of performance evaluations and probation reviews.
- Build a strong professional culture through accountability, communication, and recognition.
- Lead staff retention strategies and support succession planning.
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with school policies (EPolM / EProcM) and KHDA/DSIB requirements.
- Oversee daily operations including schedules, supervision duties, timetables, and academic planning.
- Lead inspections readiness and maintain evidence for governance and quality assurance.
- Coordinate staffing needs with HR, including recruitment planning and onboarding support.
Parent & Community Engagement
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Handle parent concerns professionally and ensure resolution within expected timelines.
- Represent MS/HS leadership during meetings, events, and community activities.
Subject & Grade Level
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities within a supportive leadership environment.
- A collaborative school community committed to excellence.
Job Requirements
- Masters degree in educational leadership required.
- Valid teaching qualification/certification preferred.
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in school leadership (preferably as MS/HS Principal or Assistant Principal).
- Strong knowledge of American curriculum and international school standards.
- Experience working in the UAE/KHDA environment is an advantage.
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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