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 a KG1 to Grade 12, American education experience leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students. The Ignite School curriculum aligns to the New York State Learning Standards, which includes the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (moving to NYS Next Generation Standards) as well as KHDA guidelines.
Ignite School commenced classes in September 2018 and now has more than 1400 students enrolled for KG1 to Grade 9. We anticipate opening Grades 10 and 11 in 2024/25 followed by Grade 12 in 2025/26 with a capacity for 2,000 Emirati and expatriate students. High School will offer Advanced Placement tracks. We have just achieved NEASC candidacy status and expect full accreditation in 2023/24.
When you join the Ignite School Community in Dubai and you will have the unique opportunity to shape school culture, develop and promote best teaching practices and experience living in the UAE.
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 need of every student, collaboratively creating a student-centered, sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevance to emerging.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. This empowers our students to be responsible and respectful global citizens, preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students will be our future leaders and life-long learners who will be resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative forces within their communities.
The “Core Values” that best express what we strive to impart to our students are Collaborative, Respectful, Responsible, Creative, and Leadership.
Come join our team!
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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 a KG1 to Grade 12, American education experience leading to a High School Diploma for Emirati and expatriate students. The Ignite School curriculum aligns to the New York State Learning Standards, which includes the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (moving to NYS Next Generation Standards) as well as KHDA guidelines.
Ignite School commenced classes in September 2018 and now has more than 1400 students enrolled for KG1 to Grade 9. We anticipate opening Grades 10 and 11 in 2024/25 followed by Grade 12 in 2025/26 with a capacity for 2,000 Emirati and expatriate students. High School will offer Advanced Placement tracks. We have just achieved NEASC candidacy status and expect full accreditation in 2023/24.
When you join the Ignite School Community in Dubai and you will have the unique opportunity to shape school culture, develop and promote best teaching practices and experience living in the UAE.
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 need of every student, collaboratively creating a student-centered, sustainable 21st-century learning environment that fosters leadership, social cohesion, creativity, responsibility, and ambition providing a catalyst for abilities of lasting relevance to emerging.
Learning at Ignite is a student-centered and engaging process of acquiring new knowledge and skills. This empowers our students to be responsible and respectful global citizens, preserving Emirati and global cultural values. Ignite students will be our future leaders and life-long learners who will be resilient, creative, inquisitive, and collaborative forces within their communities.
The “Core Values” that best express what we strive to impart to our students are Collaborative, Respectful, Responsible, Creative, and Leadership.
Come join our team!
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