Vice Principal
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About the Role
Aldar Education is seeking an inspirational Vice Principal for schools in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to direct staff activities, support student achievement, and collaborate with school leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Direct and quality assure the activities of staff and students, ensuring a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning
- Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule
- Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff
- Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants
- Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan
- Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan
- Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs
- Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development
- Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time
- Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness
Requirements
- BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification
- Master’s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification
- At least 6 years’ experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeding standards
- At least 2 years’ experience in middle leadership role
- Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement
- Experience working with parents and external agencies
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Job Description
- Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Vice Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2027 or sooner.
Responsibilities
- Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
- Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule.
- Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
- Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non teaching positions.
- Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations.
- Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan.
- Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
- Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development.
- Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time.
- Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification is essential
- Master’s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.
Minimum Experience
- At least 6 years’ experience, including 4 consecutive years, teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations.
- At least 2 years’ experience in middle leadership role.
- Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
- Experience working with parents and external agencies.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skill
- Very good/outstanding teacher
- Teaching across ability range with proven success
- Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement
- Middle leadership experience
- Senior leadership experience is desirable.
- Experience of line/performance management
- Experience of working in more than one International School
- Leadership skills
- Inter personal skills
What We Offer
- Attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
- Access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others.
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