Female Whole School Principal - Northern Emirates, UAE - August 2026

Edvectus Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A private international school in the UAE is seeking an experienced female Principal for the academic year starting August 2026. The role involves setting academic strategies to enhance teaching and learning. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, have experience with a US-based curriculum, and possess at least 5 years in an administrative role. Competitive tax-free salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Accommodation allowance

Flights and Medical coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative role as Principal.
• Experience managing a US-based international curriculum.
• Excellent command of the English Language.

Responsibilities

• Set the academic pace for the school and improve teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical leadership with evidence of improved academic results.
• Focus on academics; operations handled by a dedicated team.

Skills

Leadership in education

Academic improvement

Curriculum development

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration

Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration

Job description

Overview

EXPERIENCED FEMALE PRINCIPAL REQUIRED IN NORTHERN EMIRATES - AUGUST 2026

Tax Free Salary AED40000-45000 including accommodation allowance
Flights and Medical

A private international school located in the Northern Emirates of the UAE is seeking an experienced FEMALE Principal for the next academic year. The school will require the following qualifications and experience:

Responsibilities

• Focus on academics rather than operations; set the academic pace for the school, improve teaching and learning, and enhance academic outcomes.
• School operations will be handled by an experienced operations team.
• Work to demonstrate strong pedagogical leadership with evidence of improved results at a whole-school level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and preferably a Master Degree in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration
• Experience of managing and developing a US based international curriculum
• Accreditation experience would be ideal as the school is going through this process with Cognia
• School counseling background advantageous
• An excellent command of the English Language
• A Minimum of 5 years experience at least in an administrative role as Principal
• Have a comprehensive grasp of the current education initiatives, practice and thinking
• Willing to work in a more local cultural setting