Principal

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Principal at an International school in UAE.

For the Principal, this will be a career-defining leadership challenge. The founding team are carefully shaping an educational offer based on an understanding of the schools ethos and the needs of the pupils, 100% of whom are Emirati.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of highly successful leadership as either a serving or aspiring Principal and, preferably, have experience of working in both the US and the UAE. The Principal will shape a school character that is based on the distinctive traditions of an American approach to education yet is firmly rooted in Emirati culture.

The successful candidate must have the desire to work as part of a team, and to build a close relationship with the central team and the wider family of schools. First-class communication skills with the gravitas to act as a credible ambassador to a range of audiences is crucial and will be complemented by commercial acumen and the personal drive to establish this new school as a success from the outset. 

The Role:

The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results in all aspects of school life. The principal promotes an inspiring vision and clear direction that is shared by all members of the school community. Ultimately, the Principal is responsible for managing all risks, filling the school and managing the cost base to generate the budgeted revenue and profit, and delivering outstanding ratings and parental engagement.

The Principal will work under the guidance of the Executive Principal and will work closely with the founding staff team. The opportunity is to develop and bring into reality a compelling vision for a elementary school that will offer a rigorous American education and aims to develop respectful citizens who embrace UAE culture and values while having a strong global perspective. 

Position Requirements: 

Education:

• Teaching Certification
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• Principal/Educational Management qualification 

Experience:

• 4 years’ school senior leadership experience (required) 
• Experience working in a school with a large student body (required) 
• Experience working with English Language Learners (required) 
• Experience in Leading Curriculum Development (required) 
• Previous experience of working in the UAE or the GCC region (desirable)  

Competencies:  

• Knowledge of international accreditation, inspection, and evaluation frameworks 
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form 
• Financial acumen 
• Proven track record of successful educational leadership  
• Management of human and physical resources 
• Strategic planning, knowledge of child protection and health and safety 
• Experience in developing and leading high performing teams 
• Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders 

Competitive Tax-free Salary + Generous Housing Allowance + Annual Flight Allowance for self and dependants + Private Medical Insurance for self and dependants + 100% tuition discount for two children + Corporate Benefits

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

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Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME1896561 in the email subject line.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.