School Principal - Al Yasmina Academy

Aldar Education is currently seeking an experienced and inspirational school leader for the position of School Principal at Al Yasmina Academy, in Abu Dhabi commencing Academic Year 2022 - 2023.

Al Yasmina Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Yasmina Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that consistently produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level results in the world. Our learning culture is underpinned by our core values of passion, diversity, excellence, aspiration, and integrity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Al Yasmina Academy as ‘Outstanding’ in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the region. The Academy is transitioning to a brand-new purpose-built site in the coming years, to cater for the growing waiting list of students wanting to join this over-subscribed school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. 

The successful candidate will combine an excellent track record of successful leadership experience, developed in the UK or internationally, with strong inter-personal skills and cultural understanding with the ability to inspire the 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. 

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the core values and ethos of Aldar Education and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region

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

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification is essential

• NPQH or Master’s in Education is necessary

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in education

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Principal

• Experience working with the British National Curriculum in the United Arab Emirates

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• 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

• Hands on experience in dealing with school expansion planning and execution 

WHAT WE OFFER

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE.  We educate over 24,000 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-focused 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 Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.  We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.