School Principal - British Circulam

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

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy in Dubai is urgently hiring a Principal for a primary school. The role includes ensuring the implementation of academic and administrative processes, supervising curriculum development, and evaluating staff performance. The ideal candidate must have KHDA approval and experience in leadership roles within the educational system. The position offers a salary between 35K and 40K AED, along with medical insurance and flight tickets for the employee.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Air tickets for self

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Principal or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with the UAE educational system.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the academic, pastoral, and administrative processes of the school.
• Supervise curriculum development in line with state standards.
• Evaluate staff performance and facilitate professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Staff Management

Pastoral Care

Effective Communication

Education

KHDA approval

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Urgent Hiring

Principal for a Primary School (Fs1Year7)

Candidate must be qualified and experienced for the role. KHDA approval is mandatory.

Requirements

Job Description (Principal)

Reports to: The principal

Role: The principal’s role is both academic and administrative; the principal ensures the general implementation of the school’s academic, pastoral and administrative processes. The principal oversees and evaluates staff performance and professional development.

Curriculum Development

• Supervising curriculum outlines in collaboration with the curriculum coordinator
• Curriculum supervision needs to ensure that:
  • Curriculum is mapped to include (integration cross‑curricular links)
  • Effective upward spiraling of the curriculum (Scope and Sequence)
  • Modified to include provisions for SEND students / Emirati Students
• Selecting curriculum‑related resources as aligned with the state standards
• Liaising with KHDA for legislative requirements

Supervising Staff Professional Development and Performance

• Consults with the PD coordinator in drafting the annual professional development plan
• Reviews the PD plan to ensure effective provisions of training opportunities as required by the teachers
• Supervises class observation schedules
• Monitors the implementation of the PD plan
• Supervises staff performance management in collaboration with the PD coordinator
• Evaluates teachers’ performance and target setting
• Consults with head of school team leaders on staff continuation of services
• Updates the principal on staff performance

Pastoral Care

• Regulating class lists in consultation with the registrar and heads of school to ensure classes are grouped dynamically with abilities and gender balanced
• Ensures that health and safety is maintained as per the health and safety policies
• Meets regularly with supervisors and heads of school to review supervision duties to maximize safety
• Ensures that foods and beverages served by the school cafeteria meet high standards as expected by DHA
• Drafts behavior health and safety policies
• Supervises meetings with parents, teachers and heads of school regarding behavior or academic challenges
• Collaborates with the services manager in school planning and ensuring cleaning of the premises meets high standards

Extra‑Curricular Activities

• Supervises assembly plans ensuring they are linked to relevant topics, culture appropriate and aligned to the school’s vision, mission and core values
• Plans extra‑curricular activities aligned to the core values
• Supervises planning of trips ensuring they are extended learning opportunities linked to the topics or concepts taught in class
• Plans concerts with heads of school team leaders

Member of the PTA (Parent‑Teacher Association)

• Attends PTA meetings
• Ensures confidentiality is maintained and reports meeting minutes to the Principal
• Collaborates with the PRE (Parents‑Relations Executive) for effective communication between parents and teachers
• Follows up on parental concerns regarding behavior and academics

Recruitment

• Shortlists potential candidates
• Supervises the panel of interviewers in the recruiting process
• Monitors the orientation and induction process for newly recruited staff in collaboration with team leaders and heads of schools

Finances

• Assists the financial executive in drafting the annual budget plan
• Regulates requisitions for purchases of classroom resources
• Approves requisitions for extracurricular activities (concerts, assemblies, ASA)
• Assists in record‑keeping: completion of records and reports, and supervision and inventory of necessary supplies, textbooks, equipment, and materials

Benefits & Salary

Salary Offered: 35K‑40K AED. Includes medical insurance and air tickets for self.

Required Experience

Staff IC