Vice Principal
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About the Role
International Community Schools in Abu Dhabi seeks a Vice Principal for full-time, on-site leadership. The role involves supporting the Principal in academic and operational management, instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, and staff supervision.
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Responsibilities
- Support the Principal in overall academic and operational management of the school.
- Oversee day to day school activities, including instructional leadership and curriculum implementation.
- Monitor teaching quality and ensure alignment with school vision, mission, and values.
- Collaborate with heads of department and teachers on lesson planning, assessment practices, and student performance tracking.
- Manage staff schedules, supervise student behavior, and address parent and community inquiries.
- Lead and participate in school improvement initiatives and professional development programs.
Requirements
- Strong educational leadership and school management skills
- Proven instructional leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability in student support and behavior management
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's in Educational Leadership preferred
- Previous experience in a senior school leadership role (e.g., Head of Department, Assistant Principal, Vice Principal)
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Company Description
- International Community Schools (ICSchools) in Abu Dhabi is a well established private school serving over 4,800 students from KG to Grade 12 across four campuses.
- The school offers British and American curricula, IB Diploma, and Advanced Placement (AP).
- Guided by the motto 'Inspire Challenge Succeed,' emphasizing creativity, academic rigor, and achievement.
Role Description
- The Vice Principal is a full time, on site leadership role supporting the Principal in academic and operational management.
- Oversee day to day school activities, including instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, and monitoring teaching quality.
- Collaborate with heads of department and teachers on lesson planning, assessment practices, and student performance tracking.
- Manage staff schedules, supervise student behavior, and address parent and community inquiries.
- Lead and participate in school improvement initiatives, professional development programs, and co curricular activities.
Qualifications
- Strong educational leadership and school management skills.
- Proven instructional leadership capabilities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability in student support and behavior management.
- Organizational and problem solving skills.
- Commitment to school values of tolerance, care, honesty, respect, resilience, and integrity.
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master's in Educational Leadership highly desirable.
- Previous experience in a senior school leadership role, preferably in international or multi curriculum schools.
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