Assistant Principal - School Leadership
Posted date [2026-05-05]
(ID: 44873)
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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 Snapshot
Role: Assistant Principal - School Leadership
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: School-College Administration
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Principal - School Leadership in Abu Dhabi, UAE is an Education Management opportunity for an experienced school leader who can support behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, teaching quality, student welfare, and whole-school improvement. This role is ideal for a confident education professional with strong middle leadership experience, excellent data skills, and the ability to work with staff, students, parents, inclusion teams, and external agencies to maintain high standards across a growing school network.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: School-College Administration
Salary: 22000-35000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and student welfare systems across the school.
* Review, update, and embed behaviour-related policies to ensure consistency, fairness, and high expectations.
* Lead key stage transitions, student leadership initiatives, and student voice development.
* Serve as Child Protection Officer and ensure safeguarding procedures are understood and followed across the school.
* Work closely with the Head of Inclusion, Inclusion team, School Counsellor, and Aldar Education Inclusion network groups.
* Oversee CA provision and support the delivery of relevant training programmes.
* Liaise with parents, staff, external agencies, and other stakeholders to protect student welfare and wellbeing.
* Model outstanding teaching and learning while supporting personalised learning strategies.
* Lead professional development sessions linked to teaching quality, learning standards, and pupil engagement.
* Support Heads of Department in monitoring teaching and learning performance.
* Help create staff support plans where rapid improvement is required.
* Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and assist the Principal in shaping school direction.
* Monitor policy implementation and present clear performance updates to governors, parents, and school stakeholders.
* Manage allocated budgets responsibly and participate in duty rotas where required.
* Promote teamwork, staff motivation, and effective working relationships across the school.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential.
* Master’s degree is desirable.
* Minimum 6 years of education experience, including at least 4 consecutive years with teaching performance exceeding standards and expectations.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a middle leadership role.
* Proven experience leading school initiatives that improved standards, achievement, behaviour, or teaching quality.
* Experience working with parents, external agencies, and wider school stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection procedures, inclusion, behaviour management, and student wellbeing.
* Able to use data effectively to diagnose needs, plan intervention, and evaluate learning impact.
* Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining sound professional judgement.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
* Confident communicator who can support staff, engage students, and contribute to strategic school development.
Skills Set
* School leadership
* Behaviour management
* Attendance and punctuality monitoring
* Safeguarding and child protection
* Student welfare
* Inclusion support
* Data analysis in education
* Teaching and learning improvement
* Staff professional development
* Performance monitoring
* Policy implementation
* Student leadership
* Parent and stakeholder communication
* Budget management
* Senior leadership teamwork
* Confidential records handling
* Intervention planning
* School improvement strategy
Why Join Us
* Join a leading Abu Dhabi education group with a strong reputation for inclusive and innovative learning.
* Take on a senior school leadership role supporting student welfare, teaching standards, and whole-school improvement.
* Work within a child-centered school network that values professional development, coaching, and leadership growth.
* Benefit from an attractive package that may include medical cover, flights, housing, and child school place support.
* Contribute to a future-focused education environment aligned with Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision for premium learning.
* Help shape a positive school culture where students, staff, and families are supported to achieve strong outcomes.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education provider in Abu Dhabi, operating a growing network of child-centered and innovative schools across the UAE. The group delivers inclusive learning, strong academic standards, and professional development opportunities while supporting school leaders and educators in building high-quality learning communities.
