School Principal - British Circulam

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Principal for a Primary School to oversee both academic and administrative functions. This role involves ensuring the effective implementation of the curriculum and monitoring staff performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and prior experience in school management, along with mandatory KHDA approval.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Air tickets for self

Qualifications

• Qualified candidate must have KHDA approval.
• Experience in primary school administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school curriculum implementation and staff performance.
• Manage recruitment and staff professional development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Staff Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Principal for a Primary School (Fs1-Year7)

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 School’s academic, pastoral and administrative processes. The principal oversees and evaluates staff performance and professional 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.

Evaluating teacher’s performance and target setting

Consults with head of school, team leaders in staff continuation of services.

Updates principal of staff performance.

Regulating class lists in consultation with the registrar, heads of school to ensure that 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 in reviewing supervision duties to maximize safety.

Ensures that foods and beverages served by school cafeteria are of high standards as per the health and safety expectations from DHA.

Drafting behavior, health and safety policies.

Supervises meetings with parents, teachers and heads of school in regards to behavior or academic challenges.

Collaborating with services manager in school in planning and ensuring cleaning of the premises are of high standards.

Extra- curricular activities :

Supervising assembly plans- ensuring that they are linked to relevant topics, culture appropriate and in alignment to school vision , mission and core values

Planning extra- curricular activities that are aligned to the core-values

Supervising planning of trips- ensuring that trips are an extended learning opportunity linked to the topics or concepts taught in class.

Plans concerts with heads of school, team leaders

Member of the PTA (parent- teacher association)

Ensures that confidentiality is maintained and reports meeting minutes to the Principal.

Collaborates with the PRE (Parents- relation Executive) in effective communication between parents and teachers.

Follow up parental concerns in regards to behavior and academics.

Recruitment :

Supervises the panel of interviewers in the recruiting process

Monitoring the orientation and induction process for newly recruited staff in collaboration with team leaders and head of schools.

Finances :

Assisting the financial executive in drafting the annual budget plan

Regulating requisitions made for purchases of classroom resources.

Approving requisitions made for extra-curricular activities. (concerts, ASA, assemblies)

Assisting in Record Keeping : assists in completion of records and reports and in the supervision and inventory of necessary supplies, textbooks, equipment and materials.

Salary Offered : 35K-40K AED+ Medical insurance and air tickets for self.