Job description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the
position of Assistant 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.

• Responsibilities:*

• Strategic Direction:*
• To lead on behavior, attendance, and punctuality and ensure appropriate,
updated, policies are in place
• To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership
and student voice
• To lead safeguarding and fulfill the role of Child Protection Officer.
• To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an
understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures.
• To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the
School Counsellor.
• To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and to be an active
participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.
• To oversee CA provision within the school and to facilitate a relevant
program of CA training
• To develop and embed the implementation of the Behaviour policy across the
school
• To liaise with all stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the
welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.
• Support for Learning:*
• To model outstanding teaching and learning.
• To continue to develop the school’s approach to personalized learning.
• To unlock the talent and energy of all teaching staff.
• To organize staff meetings in conjunction with the leadership team.
• To lead professional development sessions based on the policies relating
to the quality of teaching and learning.
• To secure pupil engagement strategies are consistently applied across the
school.
• To support Heads of Department in monitoring the quality of Teaching and
Learning.
• To initiate support plans for staff who have been identified as requiring
rapid improvement.
• To support the creation of an attractive environment that stimulates
learning.
• Leadership and Management:*
• To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as
appropriate.
• To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and
to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
• To develop and present an accurate and coherent account of the school’s
teaching and learning performance to a range of audiences including
governors and parents.
• To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant
Principal.
• To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting
high expectations at all times.
• To be included in duty rotas.
• To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working
relations.
• To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the
strategic development of the school.

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.*