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School Principal - Sas Al Nakhl Campus

ADNOC Schools - Sas Al Nakhl Campus

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Start April 2023

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

All Levels

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 10 years of teaching experience
Major: Leadership
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject
Coursework in educational and/or organizational leadership

Desirable Qualifications:

NPQH
Master’s degree in Education
Leadership/Management
Administrative/Leadership certification
NPQH or Master’s in Education is preferred
US curriculum experience is preferred

Minimum Experience:

10 years of experience in the field of education, which includes: 5 years of teaching experience AND either 2 years as Vice Principal or 4 years as a Senior Leader

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

Ability to establish positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the Board and Strategic Governance Group is essential
Understanding the operational and financial requirements to manage a successful school is essential

Job Benefits:

What we offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 22,000 students across our group of schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical coverage, flights, housing, and children’s education allowance. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both leads and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

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 at our company.

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

Job Description:

Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational leader to join our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. The role of the Principal is based in ADNOC School, Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, UAE for the August 2023 start.

ADNOC School – Sas Al Nakhl offers world-class amenities and is designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world-class facilities. The school delivers the renowned US Massachusetts/ Common Core curriculum and currently educates over 3,700 Emirati and international students from KG through Grade 12. In addition, high school students have access to AP (Advanced Placement) examinations, accredited by the US College Board. Students graduate with the American High School Diploma.

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.

Successful candidates will combine an excellent track record of effective leadership experience, developed in the UK, USA, or other international settings, with strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness. The ability to manage the demands and needs of a wide range of stakeholders from the Board level to parents, teachers, and principals is essential. Exceptional communication skills combined with being a visible leader and ambassador for the school are pivotal to this role.

The role requires high-level strategic thinking combined with a firm grasp of how to ensure outstanding education outcomes across the school. Candidates must be committed to working in partnership with other schools within the group and developing ways to engage with strategic partners to support the work of the school, the group as a whole, and the UAE’s wider education vision.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities:

Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school
Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement
Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the heads of campus, 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, and high standards of achievement and 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 recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school

Application

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted.

Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Vision

The ADNOC Schools, in line with the UAE government's pioneering initiatives, aims to become a premier school in the region, graduating highly competent, socially responsible citizens and future national leaders.

âMission

The mission of ADNOC Schools is to prepare Emirati and other students, through an academically rigorous curriculum, to achieve their highest potential in a global, technologically advanced society, where Arabic and Islamic values are honored and cultural differences are respected.

More Information

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