Principal (Elementary) - Fujairah

Aldar Academies

United Arab Emirates
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Job Description:Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal (Elementary) in Fujairah, commencing Academic Year 2024/2025, due to planned current and future expansion.Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.We are a “Great Place To Work” and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.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.Responsibilities:

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 behaviour.
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 organisation in which all staff feel valued and recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school

Qualifications: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
A minimum of 2 years experience in a senior leadership position within the UAE

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

Bilingual English/Arabic speaker preferred
Ability to establish positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the Board and Strategic Governance Group is essential
Ability to understand the operational and financial requirements to manage a successful school is essential

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