Whole School Principal in Ras Al Khaimah

Seek Teachers; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an outstanding female Whole School Principal for the upcoming academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven leadership and foster a strong internal team to enhance academic standards in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Free furnished housing

Free medical coverage

Free annual flights

Gratuity bonus

Renewable 2-year contract

Qualifications

• Western-trained candidates only.
• At least 5 years of solid management experience.
• Experience leading a school in the GCC highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school's academic and operational management.
• Implement positive change without disrupting the environment.
• Manage budgets, timetables, recruitment, and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Curriculum Development

Budget Management

Change Management

Education

M.Ed or relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification

Principal license

Job description

Whole School Principal needed in Ras Al Khaimah for the next Academic Year

• Are you an outstanding leader with experience as a whole school Principal?
• Do you have STRONG experience with the USA Common Core or Colorado State Curriculum?
• Have you led schools in the United Arab Emirates or the Middle East region?

We are seeking an OUTSTANDING female Whole School Principal to join our client for the upcoming academic year. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in a school within the GCC region, demonstrating a strong track record in academic and operational management. The school, located in Ras Al Khaimah, caters to approximately 1000 students, primarily local Arabic speakers. The staff is diverse, with both Arabic and expatriate members, and the school is committed to elevating its standards.

The successful candidate will be an effective leader who leads by example, fosters teamwork, and aims to enhance academic standards. The school offers significant growth potential and requires a leader with a "firm but fair" approach, capable of developing a strong internal team.

Requirements to Apply

• Must hold a degree in education or a Bachelor's with a valid state teaching license
• An M.Ed, NPQH, or Principal license is highly desirable
• At least 5 years of solid management experience with stable career progression
• Western-trained
• Arabic language skills are beneficial but not essential
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Experience leading a school in the GCC is highly desirable

The candidate should have experience implementing positive change smoothly, without disrupting the current environment, and should be familiar with managing budgets, timetables, recruitment, policies, school improvement, teaching and learning, staff training, change management, and inspections. The school recently acquired new facilities, which the successful candidate will oversee.

Salary Package

• Tax-free salary up to 35,000 AED per month
• Free furnished housing
• Free medical coverage
• Free annual flights
• Gratuity bonus
• Renewable 2-year contract

This role is ideal for a leader who has successfully elevated a school's rating. Knowledge of the MOE Inspection framework is highly desirable. Apply now to secure an interview. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype, with potential in-person interviews in the UAE. Candidates must be able to obtain UAE equivalency and attest their documents. We will assist shortlisted candidates throughout the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: M.Ed, B.Ed, or relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification
• At least 2 years of experience
• Only female candidates can apply
• Must be Western-trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
• Native English speakers preferred
• Newly qualified teachers are not considered
• International experience is a plus
• Open University qualifications are not accepted
• Experienced teachers without qualifications are not accepted

Additional preferences include having a Master's degree, experience in the Middle East, familiarity with Islamic environments, secondary subject expertise, and single teachers or teaching couples without children.