Assistant Principal - Assessment Leadership
Posted date [2026-05-06]
(ID: 44907)
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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 - Assessment Leadership
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Principal - Assessment Leadership in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced school leader who can drive assessment strategy, student achievement improvement, instructional planning, and staff development within an American Curriculum primary school. This role is ideal for an education professional with strong middle leadership experience, proven teaching performance, and the ability to create a data-rich culture that supports better learning outcomes across the school.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
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
Role Context
The Assistant Principal - Assessment Leadership role supports the Principal and Vice Principal in maintaining a safe, organised, and high-performing school environment at Mubarak Bin Mohammed Charter School. The position has a strong focus on assessment leadership, data-informed planning, teacher evaluation, student progress monitoring, and school improvement actions aligned with ADEK expectations and Aldar Education priorities.
This role requires a confident leader who can manage assessment schedules, support MAP, TALA, TIMs, and Exact Path processes, strengthen instructional planning, and work with senior leaders, heads of department, teachers, parents, and external agencies to improve standards and achievement.
Key Responsibilities
* Direct and quality assure staff and student activities to maintain a safe, orderly, and effective learning environment.
* Lead the school assessment schedule in collaboration with the Vice Principal Curriculum and heads of department.
* Coordinate assessment processes including MAP, TALA, TIMs, and related school achievement measures.
* Ensure the school meets associated assessment KPIs and reporting expectations.
* Build a data-rich culture where assessment evidence informs instructional planning and intervention.
* Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors, and curriculum support staff.
* Support recruitment by screening applicants, participating in interviews, and recommending suitable teaching and non-teaching candidates.
* Implement student achievement improvement efforts linked to the school development plan, ADEK regulations, and Aldar Education direction.
* Support school improvement plans, standardised testing, remediation, data collection, reporting, and special testing schedules.
* Lead MAP and Exact Path student achievement planning with progress-based testing schedules.
* Oversee assessment reporting, student attainment tracking, progress records, data collection, student records, and archiving.
* Work with the senior leadership team on instructional methods, teaching materials, learning strategies, and academic programmes.
* Develop and implement staff CPD plans that support professional growth and improve teaching quality.
* Assist with the timely completion and submission of reports, forms, and data requests.
* Work with administrators and school staff to promote collaboration, effectiveness, and shared accountability.
* Build productive relationships with parents and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing.
* Carry out additional duties assigned by the School Principal.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Education or BSc or BA degree with PGCE or equivalent.
* Master’s degree or NPQSL is desirable.
* At least 6 years of teaching experience.
* Minimum 4 consecutive years of performance exceeding standards and expectations, supported by performance appraisal.
* At least 2 years of experience in a middle leadership role.
* Experience leading school initiatives that resulted in significant improvement in standards and achievement.
* Experience working with parents and external agencies.
* Excellent knowledge across pastoral care, curriculum, assessment, inclusion, teaching, and learning.
* Strong understanding of American Curriculum school operations and primary education expectations.
* Ability to lead assessment systems, interpret performance data, and improve instructional planning.
* Confident in supervising staff, supporting teacher development, and leading school improvement.
* Strong communication, organisation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, student wellbeing, and professional conduct.
Skills Set
* School assessment leadership
* American Curriculum management
* Primary school leadership
* MAP assessment coordination
* TALA assessment support
* TIMs assessment planning
* Exact Path achievement planning
* Student progress tracking
* Data analysis and reporting
* Instructional planning improvement
* School development planning
* ADEK regulation awareness
* Teacher supervision and evaluation
* Staff CPD planning
* Curriculum support leadership
* Inclusion and pastoral awareness
* Recruitment and interview support
* Parent and external agency coordination
* Student records and archiving
* Safeguarding and child protection
Why Join Us
* Join a respected Abu Dhabi Charter School in a leadership role focused on assessment, student progress, and school improvement.
* Support an American Curriculum primary school committed to high expectations, safe learning, and strong academic outcomes.
* Lead data-informed practices that help teachers plan effectively and students make measurable progress.
* Build senior leadership experience in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Work with school leaders, teachers, parents, and external partners to strengthen achievement and wellbeing.
* Contribute to Aldar Education’s wider mission of delivering high-quality learning across the UAE.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating a wide network of owned and managed schools across the UAE. Through its charter, American Curriculum, British curriculum, and international learning pathways, Aldar Education supports academic excellence, safeguarding, student wellbeing, school leadership, and inclusive learning environments where students and educators can achieve meaningful success.
