Principal – Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Aldar Education
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2022
Job overview
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced school leader to become the Principal of one of the most successful and dynamic international schools in the Middle East. The new Principal will build on eight years of rapid and continued success, which have seen Cranleigh Abu Dhabi grow to 1,600 students from FS1 to Year 13 and receive multiple awards for excellence in diverse areas. In 2017, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi was voted TES Best New British International School of the Year, and in 2020, it was ranked by the Spear’s School Index in the top 100 Private Schools in the world and in the top ten in the Middle East.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is operated in partnership with Aldar Education, the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. Aldar Education both owns and manages schools in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates and offers a range of options for all learners, from nursery through to adult education, offering the broadest choices of curriculum and the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is the premium plus school for Aldar Education. The Principal will report to Aldar Education’s Director of Education.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi comprises a Pre-Prep (ages 3–7), Prep (ages 7–13), Senior School (ages 13–16) and Sixth Form (ages 16–18). Students representing 71 nationalities are served by 150 teachers.
This Principalship will require a highly experienced, dynamic and diplomatic school leader who is able to lead Cranleigh Abu Dhabi as it enters the next phase of its development.
The new Principal will build on the significant achievements of Mike Wilson’s extremely successful tenure. The Principal will be committed to retaining the school’s Outstanding rating and its position as one of the best-regarded schools in Abu Dhabi but will also be able to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in both education provision and commercial operations. The successful candidate will possess gravitas, experience, resilience and a commitment to maintaining excellent relationships with the two partners, with parents, many of whom are influential in the UAE, and with the wider school community. The Principal must be prepared to be inward and outward facing in equal measure to understand the respective expectations of Aldar and Cranleigh. They require the leadership experience to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning and the systems and structures required to sustain Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s excellent reputation.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District, in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Berklee College of Music.
This recruitment process is being managed by RSAcademics Ltd on behalf of Aldar Education and Cranleigh International. Two members of the RSAcademics team are primarily engaged in this process:
- Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search: jeansullivan@rsacademics.com
- Chris Edwards, Senior Advisor, International Appointments: chrisedwards@rsacademics.com
Interested candidates are invited to contact Jean Sullivan by email for an initial confidential conversation.
For detailed candidate information and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com
Closing date: Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 10.00 (UK) / 13.00 (Abu Dhabi)
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Cranleigh has adopted the “Safer Recruitment” model that is followed by Cranleigh UK and all UK schools in line with best practice. The school is diligent in ensuring compliance with all local ADEK rules regarding the hiring of teachers as well as going beyond these standards to ensure the safeguarding of the children within our care. All staff recruited are subject to appropriate police checks and receipt of exemplary references. Candidates should expect safeguarding issues to be discussed throughout the recruitment process.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
About Aldar Education
Aldar Education are the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.
Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.
Working collaboratively, our education network’s 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.
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.
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