Principal, Swiss International School Dubai

Podcast; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Dubai is seeking a visionary Principal to drive educational excellence. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team and work closely with families to foster student growth. Applicants should have significant leadership experience, knowledge of the IB curriculum, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams in a multicultural environment. This role offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an international school setting.
• Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
• Fluency in French or German is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the educational vision and strategy of the school.
• Develop personalized learning experiences for students.
• Collaborate with faculty and parents for student success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Cultural awareness

Team building

Education

Advanced degree in education or related field

Job description

PRINCIPAL SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DUBAI (SISD)

Nord Anglia Education has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an outstanding internationally experienced leader in education to drive the ongoing success of this market leading day and boarding school in Dubai.

The job description can be downloaded here and the candidate brochure via this link.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) is ranked among the top 100 private day and boarding schools globally and is one of only 50 all-through International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an institution that sets the benchmark for international education.

SISD prides itself on delivering a holistic world-class education through flexible bilingual pathways and the full IB continuum from ages 3 to 18. The approach combines Swiss standards of excellence with a vibrant multicultural community of over 100 nationalities creating an environment where students thrive academically and personally.

The state‑of‑the‑art campus located just minutes from downtown Dubai and the international airport offers an inspiring setting for learning and living. With outstanding facilities and a warm close‑knit boarding community SISD is more than a schoolits a second home for students aged 11 and above.

We are seeking a visionary Principal to lead this exceptional school into its next chapter. You will join a team of highly experienced educators and work in partnership with families to deliver personalised learning experiences that nurture intellectual growth character development and global citizenship.

Why SISD

• One of the only schools in the region authorised to offer the full IB continuum
• Unique bilingual programmes in English/French and English/German
• Consistently outstanding academic results with an average point score of 34 in 2025 and an IBDP pass rate of 98%
• A dynamic diverse community in one of the worlds most exciting cities

If you are an inspiring leader with a passion for excellence and innovation in education this is your chance to make a lasting impact at one of the most prestigious international schools in the world.

SISD has become part of the Nord Anglia Education family a dynamic global network of 90 premium schools across 37 countries. This partnership opens the door to world‑class collaborations with institutions such as MIT UNICEF and Kings College London as well as access to the innovative Global Campus. These connections will offer exceptional opportunities for both students and staff to explore, grow and realise their full potential.

WHY LEAD WITH NORD ANGLIA

At Nord Anglia the Principal is central to each schools success. We carefully match leaders to the unique character and needs of each school ensuring youre set up to thrive. Youll have the autonomy to lead your school your way while operating within a clear framework of expectations that drive excellence across student outcomes financial performance marketing and stakeholder engagement.
This transparency of purpose is a strength: youll know exactly what success looks like and be supported to achieve it. Youll be part of our global senior leadership team collaborating with fellow Principals in your region and across our network to share best practice and elevate your schools offer.

From day one youll benefit from:

• Regional support teams and peer networks
• The Principal In Role Support (PIRS) programme including knowledge and support alongside other new Principals. executive coaching and peer to peer mentoring.
• Extensive professional development via Nord Anglia University including leadership programmes global conferences and tailored learning pathways.
• Competitive salary performance‑based bonuses health insurance accommodation and schooling for your children.
• The possibility of career progression across school regional and global leadership roles.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a strategic Principal to lead this exceptional school into its next chapter. You will join a team of highly experienced educators and work in partnership with families to deliver personalised learning experiences that nurture intellectual growth character development and global citizenship.

Were seeking a visionary and strategic leader with cultural awareness of the Swiss/European culture speaking French/German is beneficial (but not essential). Boarding experience would also be desirable. Youll bring deep knowledge of the IB and values and a passion for inspiring high‑performing teams. You will understand how to balance educational excellence with commercial performance and be confident using data to drive improvement and meet clear KPIs across academics finance marketing and stakeholder engagement. Youll thrive in a collaborative global environment contributing to the wider success of Nord Anglia Education while leading your school with clarity purpose and ambition.

HOW TO APPLY

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to make a significant impact on our students and school community.

To apply for this role please include a CV and letter of application.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026

Start Date: August 2026

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world‑class safe happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race abilities religions genders and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

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