Assistant Principal Primary

Summary:

Join a school as an Assistant Principal Primary and lead pastoral care with impact and vision.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence and innovation, delivering inclusive education from early years through to secondary, with a strong focus on student wellbeing and academic achievement.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Principal Primary, you will lead and shape the pastoral care strategy across the primary phase, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for all students. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on student success and school culture within a forward-thinking institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement safeguarding policies and procedures in line with ADEK, UAE, and international best practice
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL for the Primary Phase
• Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, and records with confidentiality and professionalism
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations through effective policy implementation
• Support staff with behaviour management and restorative approaches
• Monitor and analyse behaviour data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions
• Foster student wellbeing, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Provide leadership and line management to pastoral staff, including phase leaders and wellbeing teams
• Plan and deliver primary school events, including assemblies, celebrations, and parent workshops
• Contribute to the school’s strategic development plan, particularly in pastoral care and wellbeing
• Support inspection processes and self-evaluation with a focus on quality assurance

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher status with primary teaching experience
• Proven leadership experience in pastoral care, behaviour, or safeguarding
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices and child protection
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
• Ability to lead, inspire, and support staff effectively

Preferred

• Previous experience in an international or British-curriculum school
• Experience working in a whole-through school
• Safeguarding qualification (DSL training)
• Secure understanding of curriculum design
• Experience working with ADEK or similar inspection frameworks
• Holds or working towards NPQML or similar qualification

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to a wide range of curricula and educational resources
• Collaborative and dynamic school culture