Principal
Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.
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Job Description
Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, 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 on 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 a relevant teaching qualification is essential
- Master’s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.
Minimum Experience
- A minimum of 10 years experience in education
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position
Job Specific Knowledge & Skill
- Fluent English communication skills, written and oral in order to deliver clear, proactive and effective two-way communication.
- Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
- Result Driven.
- Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
- Organisational ability, of self and others.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to Analyse information in a systematic manner to make informed decisions.
- Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity
- Manage change, embracing change with positivity, driving it forward and demonstrating resilience in a demanding environment.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
- Commercial acumen.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Championing sustainability for a safer, greener, ethical environment.
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
What We Offer
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE.
We educate over 34,000 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, 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 challenges 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.
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