Vice Principal

1 month ago

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aldar Education Full time

Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Vice Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2025 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.


Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education. 

We are a “Great Place To Work” and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.


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, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders. 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, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed. Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations and as directed by Aldar Education. This will include but not be limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures as necessary. Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan, developing a progress-based testing schedule in coordination with the assessment coordination, establishing and overseeing the processes related to assessment and reporting student attainment and progress, data collection, students’ records, and archiving. 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 for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching. Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources. 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 

Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master’s degree.

 

Minimum Experience  

At least 6 years’ experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal 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 

Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate impact upon learning. Ability to organize tasks Ability to handle multiple tasks Ability to exercise good judgment Must possess leadership skills Must appropriately handle confidential information


What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. 

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.


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