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Vice Principal

Liwa Education is currently looking to hire an outstanding Vice Principal to join our team at Liwa International School Al Qattara in Al Ain.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Support the school's vision and high aspirations with a relentless focus on pupils’ achievement and personal development. 
  • Support the running of an equitable and inclusive school where each individual matters and all pupils are safe.
  • Continuously seek to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
  • Inspire, motivate, and influence staff and set the highest professional standards.
  • Inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their potential.
  • Develop the leadership capacity of staff in coordination with the Human Resources department.
  • Work closely with the School Leadership Team to manage the day-to-day running of the school so that the aims and vision can be fully realized.
  • Contribute fully to the evaluation of the school's strengths and weaknesses and use the findings to promote improvement. 
  • Use performance data to support, monitor, evaluate, and improve aspects of the school.
  • Manage pupil behavior and create an effective climate for learning.
  • Manage the performance of staff, working alongside fellow members of the leadership team, including support staff, to bring about improvements.
  • Support the effective professional development of staff including induction and, where required, the school’s contribution to training beyond the school. 
  • Contribute to the effective recruitment, retention, deployment, and workload of staff.
  • Work within the school's financial management plan to help the school to achieve its educational priorities. 
  • Engage with parents as necessary to support pupils and improve outcomes.

Liwa Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates will be subject to police checks and professional reference checks.

Posted: March 2024
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationAl Ain, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2024
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Tax-free salary.
  • End of service gratuity as per the UAE labor law.
  • Accommodation is provided to employees.
  • Annual flight tickets  [Economy class] for self-taken after the completion of one year of service.
  • UAE-medical insurance for self.
  • Visa processing costs (excluding certificates attestation) for self.
  • Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredMaster
MajorDegree of Education
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Or  Master's degree in Education.
  • IELTS score above 6 for non-native English speakers.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 8 years of solid and demonstrable teaching experience ideally within an American Curriculum.
  • Inclusion background is preferred, but it's not a requirement.