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....

Assistant Principal - School Leadership

Job Snapshot

Role: Assistant Principal
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: School-College Administration
Experience: School leadership experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Assistant Principal in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced school leader who can support academic improvement, assessment quality, staff development, and smooth daily school operations in an American curriculum environment. This role is ideal for a strategic and data-focused education professional who can work closely with the Principal, Vice Principal, senior leaders, teachers, and support teams to improve student achievement, strengthen instructional planning, and maintain a safe and effective learning culture.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: School-College Administration
Salary: 18000-30000
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

Role Context

The Assistant Principal will support school leadership by quality assuring staff and student activity, leading assessment systems, strengthening data use, and helping implement school improvement priorities. The role has direct impact on student attainment, teacher performance, assessment planning, ADEK compliance, professional development, operational efficiency, and the overall learning environment across the school.

Key Responsibilities

* Direct and quality assure staff and student activities to maintain a safe, orderly, and learning-focused school environment.
* Lead assessment scheduling in collaboration with the Vice Principal Curriculum and Heads of Department.
* Oversee assessment processes including MAP, TALA, TIMs, and related school performance indicators.
* Build a data-rich school culture where assessment evidence informs instructional planning and student support.
* Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors, and curriculum support staff.
* Support recruitment by screening, interviewing, and recommending applicants for teaching and non-teaching roles.
* Implement student achievement improvement actions aligned with the school development plan, ADEK regulations, and Aldar Education expectations.
* Support school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, data collection, reporting, and academic intervention planning.
* Direct the MAP and Exact Path student achievement plan and monitor progress against agreed improvement targets.
* Develop progress-based testing schedules in coordination with the assessment team.
* Oversee assessment, reporting, student attainment tracking, progress monitoring, records management, and archiving processes.
* Work with the senior leadership team on instructional methods, teaching materials, learning strategies, and academic programmes.
* Assist in planning and implementing staff CPD that improves teaching quality, professional growth, and school efficiency.
* Ensure required reports, forms, and data submissions are completed accurately and on time.
* Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and support teams to improve team effectiveness and school operations.
* Support the Principal with additional leadership duties, strategic tasks, and operational priorities as assigned.
* Promote high expectations, professional accountability, student wellbeing, and safeguarding across the school community.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
* Recognised teaching qualification or school leadership qualification preferred.
* Experience in school leadership, academic coordination, assessment, or curriculum improvement.
* Strong understanding of American curriculum school operations, assessment systems, and student achievement planning.
* Experience working with MAP, Exact Path, standardized testing, or school data platforms is highly desirable.
* Ability to analyse student data and convert findings into practical instructional improvement actions.
* Strong knowledge of school improvement planning, teacher evaluation, CPD planning, and academic reporting.
* Understanding of ADEK expectations, school KPIs, compliance requirements, and student progress measures.
* Excellent communication, organisation, leadership, and collaboration skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.
* Professional approach to staff supervision, recruitment support, student wellbeing, and operational decision-making.
* Commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice, high standards, and continuous school improvement.
* Police clearance, satisfactory references, and safeguarding checks required for appointment.

Skills Set

* School leadership
* Academic administration
* American curriculum operations
* Assessment coordination
* MAP assessment
* Exact Path planning
* TALA assessment
* TIMs assessment
* Data analysis
* Student achievement planning
* School improvement planning
* ADEK compliance
* Staff supervision
* Teacher evaluation
* CPD planning
* Instructional improvement
* Reporting and documentation
* Records management
* Recruitment support
* Safeguarding awareness

Why Join Us

* Join a respected Abu Dhabi charter school with a strong focus on academic progress, high expectations, and student success.
* Play a key leadership role in improving assessment systems, teaching quality, and student achievement outcomes.
* Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, and support staff to strengthen school operations and learning standards.
* Build strategic leadership experience within a growing UAE education group committed to professional development.
* Contribute to a school environment that values excellence, accountability, collaboration, safeguarding, and continuous improvement.

About the Company

Aldar Education is a leading UAE-based education group operating a growing network of owned and managed schools. The organization is known for high-quality learning environments, inclusive values, safeguarding commitment, professional development, and future-focused school communities that support students, teachers, leaders, and families across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.

Job Title Assistant Principal - School Leadership Job Description Assistant Principal - School Leadership Job Snapshot Role: Assistant Principal Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Education Management Function: School-College Administration Experience: School leadership experience preferred Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Assistant Principal in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced school leader who can support academic improvement, assessment quality, staff development, and smooth daily school operations in an American curriculum environment. This role is ideal for a strategic and data-focused education professional who can work closely with the Principal, Vice Principal, senior leaders, teachers, and support teams to improve student achievement, strengthen instructional planning, and maintain a safe and effective learning culture. Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Education Management Function: School-College Administration Salary: 18000-30000 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 Role Context The Assistant Principal will support school leadership by quality assuring staff and student activity, leading assessment systems, strengthening data use, and helping implement school improvement priorities. The role has direct impact on student attainment, teacher performance, assessment planning, ADEK compliance, professional development, operational efficiency, and the overall learning environment across the school. Key Responsibilities * Direct and quality assure staff and student activities to maintain a safe, orderly, and learning-focused school environment. * Lead assessment scheduling in collaboration with the Vice Principal Curriculum and Heads of Department. * Oversee assessment processes including MAP, TALA, TIMs, and related school performance indicators. * Build a data-rich school culture where assessment evidence informs instructional planning and student support. * Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors, and curriculum support staff. * Support recruitment by screening, interviewing, and recommending applicants for teaching and non-teaching roles. * Implement student achievement improvement actions aligned with the school development plan, ADEK regulations, and Aldar Education expectations. * Support school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, data collection, reporting, and academic intervention planning. * Direct the MAP and Exact Path student achievement plan and monitor progress against agreed improvement targets. * Develop progress-based testing schedules in coordination with the assessment team. * Oversee assessment, reporting, student attainment tracking, progress monitoring, records management, and archiving processes. * Work with the senior leadership team on instructional methods, teaching materials, learning strategies, and academic programmes. * Assist in planning and implementing staff CPD that improves teaching quality, professional growth, and school efficiency. * Ensure required reports, forms, and data submissions are completed accurately and on time. * Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and support teams to improve team effectiveness and school operations. * Support the Principal with additional leadership duties, strategic tasks, and operational priorities as assigned. * Promote high expectations, professional accountability, student wellbeing, and safeguarding across the school community. Ideal Profile * Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field. * Recognised teaching qualification or school leadership qualification preferred. * Experience in school leadership, academic coordination, assessment, or curriculum improvement. * Strong understanding of American curriculum school operations, assessment systems, and student achievement planning. * Experience working with MAP, Exact Path, standardized testing, or school data platforms is highly desirable. * Ability to analyse student data and convert findings into practical instructional improvement actions. * Strong knowledge of school improvement planning, teacher evaluation, CPD planning, and academic reporting. * Understanding of ADEK expectations, school KPIs, compliance requirements, and student progress measures. * Excellent communication, organisation, leadership, and collaboration skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment. * Professional approach to staff supervision, recruitment support, student wellbeing, and operational decision-making. * Commitment to safeguarding, inclusive practice, high standards, and continuous school improvement. * Police clearance, satisfactory references, and safeguarding checks required for appointment. Skills Set * School leadership * Academic administration * American curriculum operations * Assessment coordination * MAP assessment * Exact Path planning * TALA assessment * TIMs assessment * Data analysis * Student achievement planning * School improvement planning * ADEK compliance * Staff supervision * Teacher evaluation * CPD planning * Instructional improvement * Reporting and documentation * Records management * Recruitment support * Safeguarding awareness Why Join Us * Join a respected Abu Dhabi charter school with a strong focus on academic progress, high expectations, and student success. * Play a key leadership role in improving assessment systems, teaching quality, and student achievement outcomes. * Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, and support staff to strengthen school operations and learning standards. * Build strategic leadership experience within a growing UAE education group committed to professional development. * Contribute to a school environment that values excellence, accountability, collaboration, safeguarding, and continuous improvement. About the Company Aldar Education is a leading UAE-based education group operating a growing network of owned and managed schools. The organization is known for high-quality learning environments, inclusive values, safeguarding commitment, professional development, and future-focused school communities that support students, teachers, leaders, and families across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 18000.00 Salary to 30000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Location City Abu Dhabi

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Education Management Job Function Job Functions -> School-College Administration Employers Details Company Aldar Education Contact Person HRM Designation HR Telephone +971 800 8535 Email customercarealdar.com