Principal (UAE National)
LOCATION
Al Ain / Abu Dhabi (East Baniyas)
CURRICULUM
United States - California
JOB PURPOSE
To lead teachers, students and community on a journey of learning and discovery, both individually and collectively, in which they are able to achieve their goals and dreams
To build effective relationships with key stakeholders and to ensure that a positive and collaborative culture is embedded; in line with NCE vision and core values.
To engage collaboratively with the leaders and educators of NCE schools to optimise the collective benefits that NCE schools provide to the communities of Abu Dhabi.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR THIS ROLE
Implement the NCE vision, values and strategic approach to connect and inspire the school community to collectively achieve educational excellence
Inspire and support school leaders and teachers to lead the way as innovators and architects of imaginative, future-focused, high impact, educational design and delivery
Ensure a learning approach and environment in which students are:
− Motivated by a shared purpose of growth and development for all
− Inspired, engaged and challenged by their learning experiences each day
− Explicitly pursuing and achieving their own learning goals, expectations, pathways, and
achievements
− Building their skills, insights and understanding to effectively engage in any learning challenge
− Developing the qualities to contribute in a rapidly developing world – locally, nationally and
globally
• Lead the school in the development of creative, innovative and engaging curriculum design and delivery that meets all regulatory requirements and produces outstanding results
Ensure school compliance with regulatory authorities, accreditation agencies, corporate regulations and policies, including coordinating School Improvement Plans
Promote a school culture that is dynamic, engaging, inclusive, collaborative and outward looking
– in which each member is valued and has a clear commitment to the goals and strategic directions of the school
Engage parents to play a key role in supporting their children as partners in their learning
Engage academic and business partnerships that provide opportunities for students to have a wide variety of enhanced learning experiences and opportunities
Ensure UAE values are deeply embedded into the daily life of the school, while also contributing to the UAE Centennial Plan 2071
Apply key principles and ensure highly effective systems, structures, processes and practices are in place for child safety, health and wellbeing, human resource management, financial management and accountability, and other legislative and policy requirements in relation to serving the community and broader society
Ensure quality, regular, and routine monitoring and accountability processes are established to assess, review and guide the ongoing performance and development of the school
Ensure performance management process are in place to support the ongoing development and appraisal of all staff
Ensure leadership and teacher development, succession planning and recruitment strategies support outstanding delivery of educational experiences and outcomes
Promote and engage in collaboration and partnerships with other NCE schools to share expertise and develop creative, high quality educational experiences for students and teachers
Complete any other duty as required by line managers to reasonably ensure the delivery of educational and operational excellence.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree plus postgraduate qualification in Education
Significant teaching experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership position
A high proficiency in English language is essential
Additional information about this vacancy as well as application instructions can be found in the downloadable document below. Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV with a cover letter by email to recruitment@nceducation.com.