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School Principal

Full time at Egypt Education Platform (EEP) in UAE
Posted on January 27, 2025

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Creating Brighter Futures Every Day! SEP Schools in Abu Dhabi School Principal Required: August 2025 Join Our Team: School Principal at SEP Schools, KSA (Abu Dhabi) About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the school’s strategic direction, academic excellence, and operational effectiveness. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader with a proven track record of success to shape the future of our school.  Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Champion the school’s mission, vision, and core values, ensuring they are embedded in daily practices and decision-making processes. 
  • Strategic Planning: Oversee and update the school’s 3-year Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) to ensure continuous progress and alignment with long-term goals. 
  • Performance Management: Monitor and enhance overall school performance, focusing on both academic outcomes and organizational effectiveness. 
  • Policy & Process Development: Lead the creation and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the delivery of educational programs and the pursuit of academic excellence. 
  • Excellence in Education: Maintain high expectations for student achievement and organizational performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 
  • Collaborative Leadership: Share responsibility for improving teaching and learning school-wide, driving professional development and fostering collaboration among staff. 
  • Accreditation & Compliance: Lead initiatives to maintain and potentially achieve additional international accreditations. 
  • Supportive Environment: Cultivate a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment for both students and staff. 
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Address concerns from teachers, students, and parents in a culturally sensitive and non-confrontational manner, promoting positive outcomes. 
  • School Growth: Work closely with the Marketing and Admissions departments to meet school growth forecasts and achieve admissions targets. 
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant field, with a teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent qualification (master’s degree in education preferred). 
  • Leadership Experience: At least 10 years of experience in education, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
  • Senior Leadership Qualifications: NPQH, K-12 leadership qualification, or other relevant senior leadership qualifications. 
  • International Experience: Proven experience leading in an international school environment. 
To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a one-page application letter outlining their suitability for the role, along with a CV that includes at least three professional references. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to appoint the successful candidate before the closing date.  Safeguarding Commitment: The safeguarding of our students is our highest priority. All appointments are conditional upon: 
  • Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from your country of origin and any other countries in which you have worked. 
  • Appropriate references from your current and previous employers, verified through personal phone calls. 

Skills

  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Strong understanding of educational policies and regulations.
  • Effective communication and public speaking abilities.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of curriculum design and instructional strategies.
  • Budget management and financial acumen.
  • Technological proficiency in educational tools and software.

Preferred Candidate

Years of Experience Min: 5 Max: 15

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