Assistant Principal - Academic Leadership and School Improvement
Posted date [2026-08-01]
(ID: 48811)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Principal - Academic Leadership and School ImprovementJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Principal
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education / Teaching / Training
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal to join Rabdan Charter School in Abu Dhabi for the 2026/27 academic year. The successful candidate will provide academic and operational leadership while supporting high standards of teaching, student achievement, staff performance and school improvement.
Working closely with the Principal, Vice Principal and Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal will oversee assessment systems, analyse performance data and implement initiatives aligned with the school development plan, ADEK regulations and Aldar Education requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Education / Teaching / Training
Salary: 22000-32000 AED per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs
in Abu Dhabi; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a diverse and progressive learning community. The school is committed to high-quality teaching, continuous improvement and advancing the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students.
The Assistant Principal will help create a safe, orderly and achievement-focused environment. The role combines instructional leadership, assessment management, staff development, teacher evaluation and data-led school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Direct and quality-assure the activities of staff and students.
Maintain a safe, orderly and effective environment that supports learning.
Support the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule.
Coordinate assessment activities with the Senior Leadership Team and department leaders.
Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal to supervise teachers and support staff.
Evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum-support employees as assigned.
Provide constructive feedback that improves teaching quality and staff performance.
Participate in screening, interviewing and recommending teaching and non-teaching applicants.
Implement student-achievement initiatives identified in the school development plan.
Ensure improvement activities align with ADEK regulations and Aldar Education requirements.
Support school improvement planning, standardised testing and student remediation.
Lead processes for collecting, analysing and reporting student-performance data.
Develop specialised assessment schedules and testing procedures when required.
Direct the MAP and Exact Path student-achievement improvement plan.
Coordinate progress-based testing schedules with the assessment team.
Oversee systems for measuring and reporting student attainment and progress.
Maintain effective processes for student records, data collection and archiving.
Use assessment evidence to identify learning gaps and implement suitable interventions.
Evaluate the impact of academic interventions on student outcomes.
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on instructional methods and strategies.
Support the introduction of effective teaching materials, programmes and initiatives.
Identify staff-development priorities based on school and student needs.
Develop and implement continuing professional development plans for employees.
Promote professional growth and improve the quality and efficiency of teaching.
Ensure required reports, forms and data submissions are completed accurately and on time.
Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers and support staff.
Build effective relationships with parents and relevant external agencies.
Handle confidential student, employee and school information appropriately.
Complete other duties assigned by the School Principal.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor of Science with a PGCE.
Master’s degree in Education or a related discipline is desirable.
At least six years of relevant education experience.
Four consecutive years of teaching performance exceeding required standards and expectations.
Minimum two years of experience in a middle-leadership position.
Proven success in leading initiatives that improved educational standards and achievement.
Experience working effectively with parents and external agencies.
Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and school-improvement practices.
Track record of implementing strategies that raise standards and address learning gaps.
Ability to use data to diagnose needs, plan interventions and evaluate educational impact.
Sound professional judgement and ability to manage confidential information.
Genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the UAE.
Skills Set
Academic leadership
School improvement planning
Instructional leadership
Teacher supervision and evaluation
Student achievement strategies
Assessment management
MAP and Exact Path coordination
Educational data analysis
Learning-gap intervention
Curriculum development
Staff performance management
Continuing professional development
ADEK regulatory compliance
Recruitment and interviewing
Strategic planning
Report preparation
Stakeholder engagement
Confidential information management
Organisation and prioritisation
Team leadership
Why Join Us
Join a respected education group with an established network of schools in Abu Dhabi.
Take a senior role in shaping teaching quality and student achievement.
Lead improvement initiatives within a progressive American Curriculum school.
Collaborate with experienced school leaders, teachers and education professionals.
Contribute to the academic development of Emirati students.
Access leadership and professional-development opportunities across the Aldar Education network.
Help advance the educational objectives of the UAE National Agenda.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools across the United Arab Emirates and provides learning environments designed to support academic achievement, personal development and community values. Its schools deliver recognised curricula while maintaining a strong commitment to educational excellence, safeguarding, inclusion and the cultural values of the region.
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Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a diverse and progressive learning community. The school is committed to high-quality teaching, continuous improvement and advancing the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students.
The Assistant Principal will help create a safe, orderly and achievement-focused environment. The role combines instructional leadership, assessment management, staff development, teacher evaluation and data-led school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Direct and quality-assure the activities of staff and students.
Maintain a safe, orderly and effective environment that supports learning.
Support the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule.
Coordinate assessment activities with the Senior Leadership Team and department leaders.
Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal to supervise teachers and support staff.
Evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum-support employees as assigned.
Provide constructive feedback that improves teaching quality and staff performance.
Participate in screening, interviewing and recommending teaching and non-teaching applicants.
Implement student-achievement initiatives identified in the school development plan.
Ensure improvement activities align with ADEK regulations and Aldar Education requirements.
Support school improvement planning, standardised testing and student remediation.
Lead processes for collecting, analysing and reporting student-performance data.
Develop specialised assessment schedules and testing procedures when required.
Direct the MAP and Exact Path student-achievement improvement plan.
Coordinate progress-based testing schedules with the assessment team.
Oversee systems for measuring and reporting student attainment and progress.
Maintain effective processes for student records, data collection and archiving.
Use assessment evidence to identify learning gaps and implement suitable interventions.
Evaluate the impact of academic interventions on student outcomes.
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on instructional methods and strategies.
Support the introduction of effective teaching materials, programmes and initiatives.
Identify staff-development priorities based on school and student needs.
Develop and implement continuing professional development plans for employees.
Promote professional growth and improve the quality and efficiency of teaching.
Ensure required reports, forms and data submissions are completed accurately and on time.
Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers and support staff.
Build effective relationships with parents and relevant external agencies.
Handle confidential student, employee and school information appropriately.
Complete other duties assigned by the School Principal.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor of Science with a PGCE.
Master’s degree in Education or a related discipline is desirable.
At least six years of relevant education experience.
Four consecutive years of teaching performance exceeding required standards and expectations.
Minimum two years of experience in a middle-leadership position.
Proven success in leading initiatives that improved educational standards and achievement.
Experience working effectively with parents and external agencies.
Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and school-improvement practices.
Track record of implementing strategies that raise standards and address learning gaps.
Ability to use data to diagnose needs, plan interventions and evaluate educational impact.
Sound professional judgement and ability to manage confidential information.
Genuine understanding and appreciation of the culture and values of the UAE.
Skills Set
Academic leadership
School improvement planning
Instructional leadership
Teacher supervision and evaluation
Student achievement strategies
Assessment management
MAP and Exact Path coordination
Educational data analysis
Learning-gap intervention
Curriculum development
Staff performance management
Continuing professional development
ADEK regulatory compliance
Recruitment and interviewing
Strategic planning
Report preparation
Stakeholder engagement
Confidential information management
Organisation and prioritisation
Team leadership
Why Join Us
Join a respected education group with an established network of schools in Abu Dhabi.
Take a senior role in shaping teaching quality and student achievement.
Lead improvement initiatives within a progressive American Curriculum school.
Collaborate with experienced school leaders, teachers and education professionals.
Contribute to the academic development of Emirati students.
Access leadership and professional-development opportunities across the Aldar Education network.
Help advance the educational objectives of the UAE National Agenda.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools across the United Arab Emirates and provides learning environments designed to support academic achievement, personal development and community values. Its schools deliver recognised curricula while maintaining a strong commitment to educational excellence, safeguarding, inclusion and the cultural values of the region.
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