Principal - International Schools
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About Noon We’re on a mission to radically change the way students learn. We started with a simple idea: access to the best teachers shouldn’t be a luxury, and learning should energize, not drain you.
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About Noon
We’re on a mission to radically change the way students learn.
We started with a simple idea: access to the best teachers shouldn’t be a luxury, and learning should energize, not drain you.
Today, we’re building the next generation of schools in Saudi Arabia.
Integrating technology, AI and learning science with physical learning spaces to drive focus, curiosity, and results.
We believe every student deserves a world-class learning experience.
To make that happen, we’re rethinking everything.
From technology, to peer learning, to physical spaces that actually drive focus and curiosity.
In 2025 we expanded our Noon track program to 28 schools and are on track to reach 100+ schools across the Kingdom, directly aligned with Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia's transformation of education.
Since we have a high-growth technology company DNA, we are unlike any other school operator, in terms of innovation, speed, and impact.
We believe in solving hard problems, being bold and driving real outcomes.
Our approach is simple.
Build high-performing teams.
Give them the freedom to think big and execute fast.
About The Role
As Principal of International Schools, you are effectively the General Manager for 4-5 American curriculum campuses in Riyadh.
You own the planning, implementation, and performance of the schools.
You will spend most of your time developing people, driving curriculum improvement, and solving operational problems across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a cluster of K-12 American curriculum campuses
- Directly manage teachers, including performance appraisal and professional development
- Own student outcomes across your schools, including academic results, engagement, and retention
- Drive curriculum implementation and continuous improvement aligned with Common Core Standards (CCS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Monitor academic performance through data analysis, classroom observations, and assessments
- Lead and maintain Cognia accreditation processes across your schools
- Run daily operations across staffing, scheduling, compliance, and parent communications
- Build a consistent, high-performance culture across every campus
- Represent Noon to parents, staff, and external stakeholders
- Share on-the-ground insight with the central team to improve how we build and run schools
- What we're looking for
- 5+ years of leadership experience in an American curriculum international school, preferably in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region
- Strong working knowledge of Common Core Standards, NGSS, and American K-12 frameworks
- Experience leading or contributing to Cognia accreditation processes
- Track record of managing teams, driving professional development, and delivering measurable academic outcomes
- Ability to use data, classroom observation, and appraisal systems to improve teaching quality
- Strong operator, able to hold standards and manage operations across multiple locations
- Native or near-native English fluency
- Master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership preferred
- High ownership and comfort making decisions without waiting for direction
- Comfortable with the pace and ambiguity of a scaling organization
- What you’ll get
- In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Performance-based bonus
- 21 days of annual leave
- Full premium Medical coverage, including Family Dependent
- Why work at Noon?
- + **Solving the Biggest Problem in Education:** We’re addressing the most important and challenging issue in the sector—scaling star teachers and making learning fun.
- + **Innovation at a Global Scale:** Noon leads in edtech innovation; we are not a copycat.
- We pioneer new ways to deliver world-class education.
- + **Solid Financial Footing:** We have turned profitable and we’re well-funded.
- + **International Exposure:** Join a dynamic, internationally diverse team that encourages personal development.
- + **Mission & Values Driven:** We aim to provide equitable access to world-class education.
- Considering the opportunity?
- If you are excited about shaping the future of education in Saudi and think you are the right fit for this opportunity, **apply through the job link** We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how you can contribute to Noon’s mission!
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