Assistant Principal - Al Danah Charter School AY (2026-2027)

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Assistant Principal for Al Danah Charter School . Commencing in the AY (2026-2027) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Al Danah Charter School follows the American Curriculum and is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. With a globally recognized curriculum, dedicated and passionate educators, and a strong commitment to outstanding teaching and learning, Al Danah Charter School is an exceptional place to work. Our diverse and progressive learning community is driven by our mission: Excite, Challenge, Empower — ensuring that every student thrives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or BSc/BA degree with PGCE or equivalent is essential.
• Masters or NPQSL desirable.

Minimum Experience

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

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Candidates are expected to have excellent knowledge across all core areas; pastoral; curriculum; assessment; inclusion; teaching and learning, with a specific focus on appointing a candidate with outstanding values, leadership and people skills.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunities 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.

Main Duties:

• Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
• Lead (in conjunction with VP Curriculum and HoDs) the assessment schedule including MAP, TALA and TIMs. This is to include ensuring that the school meets all associated KPIs.
• Create a data rich culture amongst all stakeholders and ensure that data informs all instructional planning.
• Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
• Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending applicants to be interviewed.
• Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations and as directed by Aldar Education. This will include but not be limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection, and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures as necessary.
• Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan, developing a progress-based testing schedule in coordination with the assessment coordination, establishing and overseeing the processes related to assessment and reporting student attainment and progress, data collection, students’ records, and archiving.
• Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
• Assist, determine, develop, and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhances the quality and efficiency of teaching.
• Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
• Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal