School Principal CBSE Curriculum

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.); Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Dubai is seeking a strategic and academic head for their school. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with KHDA/CBSE guidelines, improving student outcomes, and fostering community engagement. Candidates should possess a Master’s in Education and 3-5+ years of leadership experience. This position offers a tax-free salary and medical insurance, among other benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Tuition fee waiver for employees’ children

Additional benefits as per UAE Labour Law

Strong Learning & Development culture

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as Principal/Vice Principal/SLT with proven track record.
• Degree attestation and equivalency certificate(s) required.
• Tech-forward and stakeholder-savvy leader.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the school’s vision and strategy.
• Lead teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment programs.
• Raise attainment and embed data-informed practices.
• Foster strong parent engagement and community partnerships.
• Ensure compliance and efficient operations.

Skills

Pedagogical leadership

Knowledge of MOE/KHDA/CBSE regulations

Planning and time management

Parent engagement

Data-informed practices

Education

Master’s in Education/Educational Leadership or equivalent

PGCE/PGDE with QTS

Job description

LEAMS Education, comprising UK and CBSE curriculum schools in Dubai, is driven by a unified philosophy of excellence. We are committed to fostering our employees’ careers and professional growth through opportunities aligned with our Learning & Development goals. Through vibrant Continuous Professional Development programmes, we harness our teams’ collective expertise and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices.

About the role

You will serve as the strategic and academic head of school, ensuring a safe, inclusive, high-performing environment aligned with KHDA/CBSE guidelines and the UAE National Agenda. You’ll drive curriculum and assessment excellence, uplift student outcomes, and build a culture of wellbeing and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Set and execute the school’s vision, mission, and strategy (SEF and improvement plans).

• Lead teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment, and extracurricular programmes.

• Raise attainment and progress; embed data-informed practices.

• Foster strong parent engagement and community partnerships.

• Implement robust performance management and staff development (CPD).

• Ensure compliance, health & safety, and efficient operations.

• Provide turnaround leadership across Pre-KG to Grade 12.

What you’ll bring

• Master’s in Education/Educational Leadership/School Management or NPQH; PGCE/PGDE with QTS (or equivalent).

• Degree attestation and equivalency certificate(s).

• 3–5+ years as Principal/Vice Principal/SLT with a proven track record of pedagogical leadership.

• Strong knowledge of MOE/KHDA/CBSE regulations and DSIB frameworks.

• Tech-forward, stakeholder-savvy leader with exceptional planning and time management.

Why LEAMS

• Tax-free salary

• Medical insurance

• Tuition fee waiver for employees’ children in group-affiliated schools

• Additional benefits as per UAE Labour Law

• Strong Learning & Development and CPD culture

Required documents

• Application with detailed résumé and minimum two referees

• Police clearance certificate

Expected Date of Joining: Immediate
Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025

If you meet the criteria and are excited by this opportunity, apply with your updated résumé.