Principal - Dubai, UAE

Step 2 Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual flights

Gratuity

Job summary

Step 2 Recruitment is seeking an exceptional, experienced Principal to lead a British international school in Dubai. The role requires a proven track record of driving academic excellence, developing high-performing teams and delivering outstanding outcomes within a British curriculum environment.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and educational leadership, inspire staff and students, drive school improvement and maintain high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Qualified educator with strong understanding of the British curriculum.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior school leadership.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or NPQH.
• Proven ability to lead whole-school improvement and raise academic standards.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A clear vision for delivering high-quality British education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and educational leadership for the school.
• Inspire staff and students and drive school improvement.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

British education vision

Education

Master's in Educational Leadership / NPQH

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: AED 30,000–35,000 per month

Higher salary may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

We are seeking an exceptional, experienced and inspirational Principal to lead a British international school in Dubai.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and accomplished school leader with a proven track record of driving academic excellence, developing high-performing teams and delivering outstanding educational outcomes within a British curriculum environment.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified educator with a strong understanding of the British curriculum.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior school leadership, ideally as a Principal, Headteacher, Vice Principal or Deputy Head.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship).
• Proven ability to lead whole-school improvement and raise academic standards.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A clear vision for delivering high-quality British education.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide strategic and educational leadership, inspire staff and students, drive school improvement and maintain high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.

Salary Package

AED 30,000–35,000 per month, with flexibility above this range for a truly outstanding candidate who demonstrates exceptional leadership experience and a proven record of success.

• healthcare
• annual flights
• gratuity