Assistant Principal - Whole School

Details
Location

PO Box 48684, United Arab Emirates

Contract Type

Full Time

Salary

Competitive

Job Description

Summary:

Assistant Principal (Whole School) opportunity at a high-performing British curriculum school.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusive education, serving a diverse student body with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

Join a high-performing executive team at a premium-tier British curriculum school rated Outstanding (BSO) and Very Good (KHDA). The Assistant Principal (Whole School) will play a key role in driving whole-school improvement and leading strategic initiatives across all phases, from Early Years to Post-16.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead whole-school improvement initiatives with measurable impact across all phases
  • Drive high standards in teaching, learning, pedagogy and curriculum design
  • Champion excellence in academic progress and attainment
  • Support and challenge teaching staff through structured monitoring and evaluation
  • Contribute to the strategic leadership and daily operations of the school
  • Innovate in curriculum development and instructional approaches
  • Lead staff professional learning and promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Implement whole-school assessment, feedback and reporting frameworks

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

  • Proven track record of leadership impact at scale in high-performing schools
  • Expertise in curriculum leadership and raising attainment
  • Strong understanding of whole-school monitoring and data-informed improvement
  • Highly effective communicator with the presence to inspire and lead others

Preferred

  • Knowledge of or experience implementing Lemov’s Teach Like a Champion, Sherrington’s Walkthrus, and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction
  • Experience of inspection, accreditation or external accountability frameworks

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Access to a dynamic and supportive working environment