Principal — Lead a British School of Choice in Dubai

English College Dubai LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The English College Dubai LLC invites applications for a Principal to lead a long‑standing British curriculum school in Dubai. This role requires an ambitious, visionary leader who will drive academic excellence, safeguarding, and school improvement across all phases while strengthening community relationships and ISP collaboration.

You will champion operational excellence, talent development and financial stewardship, ensuring exceptional pupil outcomes and a thriving school culture that aligns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate teaching qualification are essential.
• Advanced leadership qualification is desirable.
• Significant senior leadership experience in an international setting.
• Knowledge of international curricula across phases (IB, NCfE).
• Experience with accreditation and inspection frameworks (Ofsted, BSO, COBIS, KHDA, ADEK).
• Proven track record of school-wide improvement and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead school with vision and integrity, fostering a safe, inclusive culture.
• Drive learning quality, safeguarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop leadership teams through recruitment, development and succession planning.
• Oversee commercial targets, resource management and enrolment growth.
• Engage with families, stakeholders and ISP network to enhance community trust.

Skills

Strategic planning

Educational leadership

Safeguarding & safeguarding management

Inclusive leadership

Emotional intelligence

Community building

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Performance management

Data-driven decision making

Financial acumen

Change management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate teaching qualification (PGCE / Teaching License)

Advanced leadership qualification (e.g., NPQH/NPQEL, EdD)

Job description

The English College Dubai LLC invites applications for a Principal to lead a long‑standing British curriculum school in Dubai. This role requires an ambitious, visionary leader who will drive academic excellence, safeguarding, and school improvement across all phases while strengthening community relationships and ISP collaboration.

You will champion operational excellence, talent development and financial stewardship, ensuring exceptional pupil outcomes and a thriving school culture that aligns