Lead - School Improvement

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead - School Improvement to enhance school performance and drive educational excellence. The role requires a seasoned leader with a Bachelor's degree in Education and at least 2 years of senior leadership experience. Responsibilities include implementing the LEAD Framework, coaching school leaders, and monitoring school improvement plans.

This position presents an opportunity to significantly impact the educational landscape by supporting charter schools in achieving their goals and adhering to ADEK standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of senior leadership experience in a school setting.
• Deep understanding of school improvement processes and educational leadership.
• Proven expertise in data analysis and evidence-based school transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the LEAD Framework to help Charter Schools meet performance expectations.
• Support principals in identifying school strengths and development needs.
• Coach school leaders to strengthen instructional leadership and school culture.

Skills

School improvement

Education leadership

Instructional leadership

Leadership coaching

Data-informed planning

ADEK standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Lead - School Improvement

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Education Management

Experience: Minimum 2 years senior school leadership experience

Job Type: Full-time

Lead - School Improvement in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity for an experienced school leader with strong expertise in instructional leadership, school improvement strategy, data‑informed decision‑making, ADEK inspection readiness, leadership coaching, and quality assurance across charter schools. The role supports principals, strengthens teaching and learning, drives measurable school performance, and builds a culture of excellence across Aldar Education's managed school network.

Job Details: Country: United Arab Emirates; City: Abu Dhabi; Salary: 28,000–42,000 AED per month (estimated salary range; confirm final offer with the employer). Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any.

Role Context: The Lead - School Improvement will support the strategic development and performance improvement of Charter Schools in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on implementing the LEAD Framework, coaching school leaders, improving instructional quality, reviewing school data, monitoring School Improvement Plans, and preparing schools for ADEK inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the LEAD Framework to help Charter Schools meet and exceed agreed performance expectations.
• Support principals and senior leaders in identifying school strengths, improvement priorities, and development needs through diagnostic reviews.
• Coach school leaders to strengthen accountability, instructional leadership, school culture, and whole‑school improvement planning.
• Deliver targeted professional development aligned with leadership standards, school improvement priorities, and LEAD Framework pillars.
• Work with school teams to improve teaching and learning through instructional walkthroughs, evidence‑based strategies, and data‑informed planning.
• Monitor the impact of instructional initiatives and provide constructive feedback that supports continuous refinement.
• Promote a shared culture of high expectations among school leaders, teachers, students, and the wider school community.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans aligned with LEAD priorities and ADEK standards.
• Lead the use of school‑wide performance data to identify trends, measure progress, and inform decision‑making.
• Help schools set ambitious and measurable targets for student achievement, leadership growth, and staff development.
• Facilitate regular school improvement review cycles and contribute to internal quality assurance processes.
• Report school improvement progress to senior leadership and recommend interventions, support actions, or resource allocation where required.
• Support schools in preparing for ADEK inspections by reviewing practices, identifying gaps, and aligning evidence with inspection expectations.
• Create cross‑school learning networks to share successful strategies, innovation, and impactful improvement practices.
• Contribute to group‑wide education projects, pilot programmes, innovation labs, and curriculum enhancements aligned with LEAD goals.
• Build trust with school teams while maintaining clear accountability for standards, progress, and improvement outcomes.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Head of Education - Charter Schools or Director of Charter Schools in support of the wider Charter School programme.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a Bachelor's degree with postgraduate teaching qualification such as PGCE.
• Master's degree in Education is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of senior leadership experience in a school setting.
• Previous experience as a Vice Principal or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Deep understanding of school improvement processes, educational leadership, and instructional quality.
• Proven expertise in data analysis, evidence‑based school transformation, and performance improvement.
• Strong knowledge of school review cycles, quality assurance, improvement planning, and education standards.
• Knowledge of ADEK regulations and the UAE education context is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, influence school teams, and drive sustainable change.
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and adult learning facilitation skills.
• Strong ability to support principals and senior leaders with school accountability and leadership capacity building.
• Capable of managing growth, raising standards, and supporting improvement across multiple schools.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural education environment with cultural sensitivity and professional judgment.
• Proactive and committed approach, with willingness to contribute additional effort when school improvement priorities require it.

Skills Set

• School improvement
• Education leadership
• Charter school improvement
• LEAD Framework
• Instructional leadership
• Leadership coaching
• Principal support
• Vice Principal experience
• Teaching and learning improvement
• Data‑informed planning
• School performance analysis
• Evidence‑based improvement
• School Improvement Plans
• ADEK standards
• ADEK inspection readiness
• Internal quality assurance
• Diagnostic school reviews
• Professional development
• Adult learning facilitation
• Pedagogical strategy
• Instructional walkthroughs
• Student achievement targets
• Staff development targets
• Cross‑school collaboration
• Best practice sharing
• Curriculum enhancement
• Innovation labs
• Education project support
• Stakeholder communication
• Mentoring
• Change management
• School accountability
• Multicultural education
• Strategic reporting
• Safeguarding awareness

Why Join Us

This Lead - School Improvement role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact across Abu Dhabi's education sector by supporting high‑performing charter schools and strengthening student outcomes. The position provides exposure to school transformation, leadership coaching, ADEK inspection readiness, data‑led improvement, and cross‑school innovation. It is a strong fit for an education leader who wants to help shape future‑focused learning and contribute to a respected UAE education group.

About the Company

Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, supporting a growing network of owned and managed schools across the UAE. The group delivers inclusive, child‑centered, and innovative learning across multiple curricula while supporting national education priorities and long‑term knowledge‑based development. Aldar Education places strong emphasis on professional development, safeguarding, leadership growth, diversity, and high standards across its school communities.