Aldar Education is currently seeking several inspirational school leaders for various Principal positions in the UAE, commencing 2024, due to planned current and future expansion. 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. The job was announced by the Aldar Education on January 26, 2024. Candidate desirous for the role should submit their application now.

Responsibilities of Principal

• Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school.
• Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement.
• Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and the wider community.
• To develop a school improvement plan founded in 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, high standards of achievement and good 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 recognize that they are accountable for the success of the school.

Job Requirements of Principal

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification is essential.
• Master’s in education or similar level qualification essential.

Minimum Experience 

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in education.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership position.

Skills & Knowledge Desired