Principal
Aldar Academies
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2020
- Apply by:
- 16 December 2019
Job overview
Aldar Academies are currently seeking inspirational school leaders to join our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Due to planned current and future expansion we are looking to add to our current team of outstanding Principals to lead our British, US and IB curricula schools.
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 excellent track records of effective leadership experience, developed in the UK, USA or other international settings, with strong inter-personal skills and cultural awareness with the ability to inspire a school community and manage the demands and needs of all stakeholders. Exceptional communication skills combined with being a visible leader and ambassador for the school are central to this role. The role requires strategic thinking with a firm grasp of how to ensure outstanding teaching and learning across all phases of the school. Candidates must be committed to working in partnership with the local community and developing ways to engage with parents and forge effective partnerships with them.
We are seeking school leaders for UK, US and IB curricula schools.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Main 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
Requirements:
BA in Education or BA Degree with PGCE or other teacher qualification is essential
NPQH or Master in Education preferred but not necessary
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
What we offer
Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centred and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 20,000 students across our group of owned and managed 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 cover, flights, housing and free child school places. Our future-focussed 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 lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.
Application
Please submit your CV and a covering letter introducing yourself and your education philosophy to:
recruitment@aldaracademies.com or via the TES portal.
The Process
Long-listed candidates may be interviewed via Skype/Zoom if not living in the UAE or in London between 11th and 12th January 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Abu Dhabi for final interviews, school tours and selection process.
Aldar Academies is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.
About Aldar Academies
- Aldar Academies
- Aldar Site Office block C, Yas Island, PO Box 128484
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
Our Aims and Values
At Aldar Academies we are committed to providing education of the highest quality. We seek to:
- Provide outstanding facilities and resources
- Offer a full range of courses and services
- Enable all pupils to achieve their potential
- Foster genuine partnerships with parents
- Promote inclusion and equality
- Engender respect and active citizenship
- Develop motivated, ambitious and confident life-long learners
- Provide professional, high quality, caring staff
Academic Standards
Students are assessed through the admissions process. Our baseline tests ensure a level of English language and ability that will allow them to access and succeed with our curriculum.
Staff Testimonials
It is an absolute pleasure and honour to work at Al Bateen Secondary School. I find my work extremely rewarding working amongst such enthusiastic, dedicated forward-thinking colleagues and students. Al Bateen is a multinational, happy, vibrant and caring school that focuses on excellence, achievements of our students and staff, promoting confidence and independence. It is a diverse and exciting place to work, constantly looking at broader learning opportunities for every student. This is highlighted by our vast and varied Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Programme which is in place for every student to participate, offering not only further academic learning but the growth and development of life skills such as team-working, and sporting activities to encourage competitiveness, health and fitness. If I was researching a placement at a secondary school for my daughters who are now grown up, I would not hesitate to enrol them at Al Bateen.
Sonia Stuart, Principal’s PA, Al Bateen Secondary School.
Working at The Pearl has been the most enjoyable teaching experience I have ever had. I have been at The Pearl for five years and with its good leadership and excellent team spirit it is a pleasant and enjoyable school for us all to work in. I have high expectations for every child I teach and they never fail to deliver, with a smile as they do it.
Mrs Bronwyn - Pearl Primary School Teacher
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