Secondary Principal

Secondary Principal Jobs in Dubai, UAE
 

Successful candidates will be joining a fully inclusive, high performing school that is evidenced through:

GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages
‘Very Good’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
‘Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO)
‘World Class School’ status from High Performance Learning
Being an invited member of the Cognitive Science school network
A member of the Council of British International Schools
Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our outstanding success. Steplab instructional coaching, Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN) and Evidence Based Education (EBE) are just some of the partners we work with to ensure our teachers are comprehensively developed.

Responsibilities:

Full operational, financial, and educational oversight of the secondary school.
Contributing to the strategic direction of the academy.
Providing inspiring, empathetic leadership.
Maintaining the highest standards of student achievement and student behaviour to ensure exceptional outcomes for all.
Ensuring robust quality assurance procedures are in place for all performance areas of the secondary school.
Using rigorous, data-informed self-evaluation and self-reflection processes for continuous school improvement.
Promoting the school to ensure its significant achievements are recognised both locally and internationally.
Ensuring the highest quality of professional learning is in place for all staff and has impact on school improvement and student outcomes.
Developing a culture of high challenge and high support where all staff and students feel empowered to thrive and succeed.
Embedding, and building on, the evidence-informed and research driven approach already established.
 
Skills
 

Qualifications and Experience:

Embody and contribute to our three pillars
Hold a BEd of Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent, and a proven record of outstanding teaching.
A Master’s in Education (leadership) and/or NPQH preferred but not essential.
Significant experience in a leadership role within a secondary school.
Evidence of ongoing professional learning in education, teaching and learning, and leadership.
A demonstrable track record in sustained school improvement and raising standards.
An in-depth knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and its implementation.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships whilst developing a high challenge high support environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse school community and establish strong partnerships.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace innovative educational practices.
Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed
Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.