Assistant Principal (Head of Elementary)

at  Virginia International Private SchoolUnited Arab Emirates

JOB OVERVIEW

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal (Elementary)
for Virginia International Private School in Abu Dhabi commencing April 2025.
Virginia International Private School is honored part of the Aldar Schools network, a
global leader in education with a commitment to excellence. Joining a family of several
schools, we share a collective vision of shaping future leaders and providing a world-
class education to a diverse student population with Aldar Education.
At Virginia International Private School, we believe that education is not just about
academic excellence, but also about shaping well-rounded individuals who will
become future leaders. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking,
creativity, and leadership skills in our students. We also provide a diverse and inclusive
environment, preparing our students to thrive in a global society.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and
to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and
possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Responsibilities

Strategic Direction:

• To lead on the strategic development of the elementary section.
• To lead on behaviour, attendance, and punctuality and ensure appropriate,

updated, policies are in place.

• To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership and

student voice

• To lead safeguarding and fulfil the role of Child Protection Officer.
• To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an

understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures

• To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the School Counsellor.
• To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and to be an active participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.
• To oversee CA provision within the school and to facilitate a relevant program of CA training
• To develop and embed the implementation of the behavior policy across the school
• To liaise with all stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.

Support for Learning:

• To model outstanding teaching and learning.
• To continue to develop the school’s approach to personalized learning.
• To unlock the talent and energy of all teaching staff.
• To organize staff meetings in conjunction with the leadership team.
• To lead professional development sessions based on the policies relating to the quality of teaching and learning.
• To secure pupil engagement strategies are consistently applied across the school.
• To support Heads of Department in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning.
• To initiate support plans for staff who have been identified as requiring rapid improvement.
• To support the creation of an attractive environment which stimulates learning.

Leadership and Management:

• To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.
• To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
• To develop and present an accurate and coherent account of the schools teaching and learning performance to a range of audiences including governors and parents.
• To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant Principal.
• To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting high expectations at all times.
• To be included in duty rotas.
• To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.
• To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development of the school.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. NPQH and Master’s degree are desirable.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 6 years’ experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
• At least 2 years’ experience in middle leadership role
• Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
• Experience working with parents and external agencies.

Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills:

• Secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning.
• Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate impact upon learning.
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must appropriately handle confidential information Requirements

What We Offer
Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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