Whole School Vice Principal - Abu Dhabi UAE - Immediate

WHOLE SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL - JOINING DATE FLEXIBLE

An expanding private American curriculum school is seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward looking and inspirational Vice Principal to work closely with their team of professionals, students, parents and stakeholders to develop further standards, pedagogy and curriculum as the school continues an exciting transitional phase having expanded to new premises and entered the secondary phase of education. The post offers a real opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute significantly to the expansion and development of the school as well as to develop both personally and professionally.

The goal of the position is to use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to develop, achieve and maintain the best possible educational programs for the students that support the vision, values, mission statement and core beliefs of the school. To provide fair and equal treatment as well as equal opportunities for the school community. To implement and revise programs that support student learning. To be responsible for assisting the Principal in overseeing and managing all functions, curriculums and programs in the school.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education /Certification
● Master’s Degree in Education, certification or equivalent
● Administrator Certificate or minimum four years supervisory experience
● Minimum Four years middle leadership experience

Special Knowledge/Skills
● Successful experience working in a leadership role in education
● Working knowledge of curriculum, professional development and assessment
● Deep knowledge of the US curriculum practices, particularly with High School experience
● Advantageous if the candidate has experience in AP courses and has demonstrated experience in teaching English to second language learners.
● Excellent skills in communicating and collaborating with staff and parents
● Excellent skills in supervising and evaluating staff
● Classroom experience at the secondary level
● Working knowledge of K-12 level curriculum and its inherent unique attributes
● Bring an imaginative approach to solving problems and be a good communicator, while working cooperatively with those of differing views.

It is essential that all applicants are qualified in line with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) requirements with an in depth working knowledge of an American curriculum school in an international context.The school is committed to the safeguarding of all its students and, therefore, this post is subject to all relevant background checks before appointment.

The post will begin when a suitable applicant is sourced, so anytime from now until the next academic year.

An attractive remuneration package is available and will be discussed at interview. Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.