Start date: December 2026
An established American curriculum private school in Al Ain is seeking a UAE NationalSchool Principal to lead the school in achieving its mission, goals and objectives. The Principal will provide strong leadership, organisational and management skills to further the intellectual and personal development of students, inspiring them to become positive, active global citizens, and will provide high-quality instructional leadership to all staff.
Key Responsibilities
Professional and Ethical Leadership
- Ensure UAE national culture, heritage, principles and values are integral to teaching and student life
- Promote and model lifelong learning for students, teachers and staff
- Foster a culture of high expectations across the school community
Instructional Leadership
- Work with subject coordinators, grade-level and department teams to refine and develop curriculum units and advance divisional goals
- Build an environment that encourages instructional excellence
Student Achievement
- Monitor student progress and equip teachers with a range of assessment techniques and strategies
- Review the school programme using internal and external student learning data
- Lead the creation of data-driven action plans to improve learning
- Observe teaching practice to promote effective learning
Staff Recruitment
- Lead the recruitment and selection of high-quality teaching and support staff
Professional Growth and Evaluation
- Oversee teacher appraisal, coaching and professional development
Student Support
- Monitor students receiving special services and serve on the Child Study Team
- Communicate with parents and prepare documentation for students of concern
Admissions
- Provide the framework for the opening of the school year
- Support student orientation, registration procedures and entrance assessments
Budgeting
- Involve staff in setting budget priorities and support the ordering process
Student Discipline
- Oversee student behaviour and implement the Values Learning Plan and behavioural matrix
