Vice Principal - Sharjah, UAE

Step 2 Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 290,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Competitive salary

Job summary

Step 2 Recruitment advertises a Vice Principal role at a well-established British international school in Sharjah, UAE. The successful candidate will lead academic development, raise teaching standards, and drive student attainment using data-driven strategies.

Essential requirements include a Master’s in Educational Leadership, 5+ years of senior leadership, and a strong command of the British curriculum. A four-day working week is offered in a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Qualified educator with a strong understanding of the British curriculum.
• Minimum 5 years' senior leadership experience within a school setting.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership (essential to meet SPEA requirements).
• Proven experience in improving the quality of teaching and learning across a school.
• Strong understanding of assessment, data analysis and strategies to raise student attainment.
• Demonstrable success in leading academic improvement and driving whole-school performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and staff development skills.
• Ability to inspire, support and challenge teaching teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's academic strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and enhance teaching and learning standards across all departments.
• Use student performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement effective interventions.
• Support and develop middle leaders and teaching staff.
• Ensure high expectations for academic achievement and student progress.
• Work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to achieve the school's strategic objectives.

Skills

British curriculum

Data analysis

Leadership experience

Staff development

Education

Master's degree in Educational Leadership

Job description

Salary: AED 26,000–28,000 per month

Working Week: 4 DAYS!

Starts Date: ASAP!

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and results-driven Vice Principal to join a well-established British international school in Sharjah, UAE.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior leader with a proven track record of raising academic standards, improving the quality of teaching and learning, and using data effectively to drive student attainment.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the school's academic development, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified educator with a strong understanding of the British curriculum.
• Minimum 5 years' senior leadership experience within a school setting.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership (essential to meet SPEA requirements).
• Proven experience in improving the quality of teaching and learning across a school.
• Strong understanding of assessment, data analysis and strategies to raise student attainment.
• Demonstrable success in leading academic improvement and driving whole-school performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and staff development skills.
• Ability to inspire, support and challenge teaching teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the school's academic strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and enhance teaching and learning standards across all departments.
• Use student performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement effective interventions.
• Support and develop middle leaders and teaching staff.
• Ensure high expectations for academic achievement and student progress.
• Work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to achieve the school's strategic objectives.

Salary & Benefits

• AED 26,000–28,000 per month, with some flexibility for a truly exceptional candidate.
• A fantastic 4-day working week in Sharjah!