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School Principal

The principal will be the face of the school, leading staff and stakeholders by setting goals and ensuring that students meet their academic and social outcomes and expectations. The role requires a strong ability to oversee the school's day-to-day operations, create, implement, and monitor school policies and procedures, and ensure that the school follows the Ministry of Education and international curricula regulations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Understanding existing school programs and strengthening core components for effectiveness
  • Developing new systems and  programs that improve teacher performance and student achievement
  • Creating benchmarks for students and teachers and track progress towards those goals through the school improvement plan
  • Perform regular evaluations for staff
  • Ensure planning and effective implementation of standards-based lesson plans and continuous assessments
  • Ensure Response to Intervention protocols are implemented and monitored to address student needs
  • Collect, document, and analyze data as appropriate to best practices in schools
  • Develop and maintain a school environment conducive to effective teaching and learning 
  • Engage the school community through various collaborative initiatives (PTA, SQU, MoE)
  • Plan and participate in professional meetings 
  • Recruit necessary staff
  • Evaluate and acquire necessary materials and programs
  • Plan professional learning activities, including workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work for continuous education units
  • Perform other professional duties as required by the CEO, Ministry of Education, arising needs
Posted: January 2021
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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LocationMuscat, Oman
Start DateAugust 2021
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal
Student LevelElementary, Middle School
Monthly SalaryUSD 5500 - 6850
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Tax free salary
  • Housing paid by employer 
  • Round trip airfare from point of origin provided by employer
  • Medical insurance
  • Tuition assistance for up to 2 dependent children 
  • Renewable contract
  • Paid work visa

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredMaster
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada
MajorEducational Leadership/Educational Administration
Additional School Requirements

The chosen candidate must be available for an in-person, 1-week school visit during June 2021 (Travel and accommodations paid by the employer)

  • Experience with start-up projects and project management
  • Commitment to creating a productive educational experience 
  • Current and valid state license
  • Proven history in improving teacher performance and student achievement
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Evidence of continuous professional learning
  • International experience preferred