assistant principal

vice principal

principal

Teach Away

<div><div>Contract Length: 3 years</div><div>
Number of Vacancies: 1</div><div>
Student Level:
<ul><li>Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School</li></ul></div><div>
Eligible Candidates:
<ul><li>Director/Principal</li></ul></div><div>
School Requirements:
<ul><li>Education Required: Bachelor</li><li>
Minimum Teaching Experience: 10 years of teaching experience</li><li>
Major: Education</li><li>
Required Certificates:
<div><div>Teaching Credential/License</div></div></li></ul>
</div><div>Job Description:
<p>Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.</p><p>
Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.</p><p>
Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.</p><p>
We are a Great Place To Work and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, all with an international dimension.</p><p>
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.</p><p><b>
Responsabilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school</li><li>
Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement</li><li>
Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and the wider community</li><li>
To develop a school improvement plan founded on a secure understanding of data and classroom observation</li><li>
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school and the quality of teaching and learning</li><li>
Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour.</li><li>
Develop and maintain effective links with the community including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning</li><li>
Improve the existing system for the management of staff performance, incorporating target setting and individual development plans</li><li>
Continue to develop an organisation in which all staff feel valued and recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
BA in Education or BA Degree with a relevant teaching qualification is essential</li><li>
Master's in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Experience</b></p><ul><li>
A minimum of 10 years experience in education</li><li>
A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position</li></ul><p><b>
Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skill</b></p><ul><li>
Fluent English communication skills, written and oral in order to deliver clear, proactive and effective two-way communication.</li><li>
Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.</li><li>
Result Driven.</li><li>
Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.</li><li>
Organisational ability, of self and others.</li><li>
Collaboration and teamwork.</li><li>
Ability to Analyse information in a systematic manner to make informed decisions.</li><li>
Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity</li><li>
Manage change, embracing change with positivity, driving it forward and demonstrating resilience in a demanding environment.</li><li>
Good interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Strong and consistent supervisory skills.</li><li>
Commercial acumen.</li><li>
Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.</li><li>
Championing sustainability for a safer, greener, ethical environment.</li><li>
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.</li><li>
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.</li></ul><p><b>
WHAT WE OFFER:</b></p><p>
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.</p><p>
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.</p><p>
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.</p><p>
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.</p><p><b>
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.</b></p></div></div><p></p>

Principal

Aldar Academies

<div><p>Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.<br>
</p><p></p><p>Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.
</p><p>Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s government. Today, Aldar Education&rsquo;s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.
</p><p>We are a &ldquo;Great Place To Work&rdquo; and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, all with an international dimension.
</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading school group.</p></div>
<br><div><p>Minimum Qualifications
</p><ul><li>BA in Education or BA Degree with a relevant teaching qualification is essential
</li>Master&rsquo;s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p>Minimum Experience
</p><ul><li>A minimum of 10 years experience in education
</li>A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p>Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skill
</p><ul><li>Fluent English communication skills, written and oral in order to deliver clear, proactive and effective two-way communication.
</li><li>Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
</li><li>Result Driven.
</li><li>Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
</li><li>Organisational ability, of self and others.
</li><li>Collaboration and teamwork.
</li><li>Ability to Analyse information in a systematic manner to make informed decisions.
</li><li>Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity
</li><li>Manage change, embracing change with positivity, driving it forward and demonstrating resilience in a demanding environment.
</li><li>Good interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
</li><li>Commercial acumen.
</li><li>Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
</li><li>Championing sustainability for a safer, greener, ethical environment.
</li><li>Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
</li>A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>WHAT WE OFFER:
</b></p><p>Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
</p><p>Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
</p><p>Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.
</p><p>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.
</p><p><b>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.</b></p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school
</li><li>Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement
</li><li>Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and the wider community
</li><li>To develop a school improvement plan founded on a secure understanding of data and classroom observation
</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school and the quality of teaching and learning
</li><li>Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour.
</li><li>Develop and maintain effective links with the community including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning
</li><li>Improve the existing system for the management of staff performance, incorporating target setting and individual development plans
</li><li>Continue to develop an organisation in which all staff feel valued and recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school</li></ul></div>

<div><p>Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Vice Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.<br>
</p><p></p><p>Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.
</p><p>Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s government. Today, Aldar Education&rsquo;s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.
</p><p>We are a &ldquo;Great Place To Work&rdquo; and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, all with an international dimension.
</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading school group.</p></div><p></p>
<br><div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification is essential
</li>Master&rsquo;s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Experience
</b></p><ul><li>At least 6 years&rsquo; experience, including 4 consecutive years, teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
</li><li>At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in middle leadership role
</li><li>Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
</li>Experience working with parents and external agencies.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skill
</b></p><ul><li>Very good/outstanding teacher
</li><li>Teaching across ability range with proven success
</li><li>Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement
</li><li>Middle leadership experience
</li><li>Senior leadership experience is desirable.
</li><li>Experience of line/performance management
</li><li>Experience of working in more than one International School
</li><li>Leadership skills &bull; Inter-personal skills
</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer
</b></p><p>Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
</p><p>Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
</p><p>Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.
</p><p>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.
</p><p><b>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.</b></p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and
</li><li>ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
</li><li>Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.
</li><li>Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
</li><li>Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>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&rsquo; records, and archiving.
</li><li>Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
</li><li>Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching.
</li><li>Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
</li><li>Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.
</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.</li></ul></div>

Vice Principal

<div><div>Contract Length: 3 years</div><div>
Number of Vacancies: 1</div><div>
Student Level:
<ul><li>Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School</li></ul></div><div>
Eligible Candidates:
<ul><li>Licensed Teacher</li></ul></div><div>
School Requirements:
<ul><li>Education Required: Bachelor</li><li>
Minimum Teaching Experience: 6 years of teaching experience</li><li>
Major: Education</li><li>
Required Certificates:
<div><div>Teaching Credential/License</div></div></li></ul>
</div><div>Job Description:
<p>Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Vice Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.</p><p></p><p><br>
Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.</p><p>
Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s government. Today, Aldar Education&rsquo;s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.</p><p>
We are a &ldquo;Great Place To Work&rdquo; and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, all with an international dimension.</p><p>
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s leading school group.</p><p></p><p><br>
Responsibilities:</p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and</li><li>
ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.</li><li>
Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.</li><li>
Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.</li><li>
Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
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&rsquo; records, and archiving.</li><li>
Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.</li><li>
Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching.</li><li>
Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.</li><li>
Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
BA in Education or BA Degree with relevant teaching qualification is essential</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Experience</b></p><ul><li>
At least 6 years&rsquo; experience, including 4 consecutive years, teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal</li><li>
At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in middle leadership role</li><li>
Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.</li><li>
Experience working with parents and external agencies.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skill</b></p><ul><li>
Very good/outstanding teacher</li><li>
Teaching across ability range with proven success</li><li>
Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement</li><li>
Middle leadership experience</li><li>
Senior leadership experience is desirable.</li><li>
Experience of line/performance management</li><li>
Experience of working in more than one International School</li><li>
Leadership skills &bull; Inter-personal skills</li></ul><p><b>
What We Offer</b></p><p>
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.</p><p>
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.</p><p>
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.</p><p>
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.</p><p><b>
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.</b></p></div></div><p></p>

<div><div>Contract Length: 3 years</div><div>
Number of Vacancies: 1</div><div>
Student Level:
<ul><li>Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School</li></ul></div><div>
Eligible Candidates:
<ul><li>Licensed Teacher</li></ul></div><div>
School Requirements:
<ul><li>Education Required: Bachelor</li><li>
Minimum Teaching Experience: 6 years of teaching experience</li><li>
Major: Education</li><li>
Required Certificates:
<div><div>Teaching Credential/License</div></div></li></ul>
</div><div>Job Description:
<p>Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Assistant Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.</p><p>
Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.</p><p>
Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.</p><p>
We are a Great Place To Work and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.</p><p><b>
Responsabilities</b></p><p><b>
Strategic Direction:</b></p><ul><li>
To lead on behaviour, attendance and punctuality and ensure appropriate, updated, policies are in place</li><li>
To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership and student voice</li><li>
To lead safeguarding and fulfil the role of Child Protection Officer.</li><li>
To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures.</li><li>
To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the School Counsellor.</li><li>
To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and to be an active participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.</li><li>
To oversee CA provision within the school and to facilitate a relevant programme of CA training</li><li>
To develop and embed the implementation of the Behaviour policy across the school</li><li>
To liaise with all stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.</li><li>
Support for Learning:</li><li>
To model outstanding teaching and learning.</li><li>
To continue to develop the schools approach to personalised learning.</li><li>
To unlock the talent and energy of all teaching staff.</li><li>
To organise staff meetings in conjunction with the leadership team.</li><li>
To lead professional development sessions based on the policies relating to the quality of teaching and learning.</li><li>
To secure pupil engagement strategies are consistently applied across the school.</li><li>
To support Heads of Department in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning.</li><li>
To initiate support plans for staff who have been identified as requiring rapid improvement.</li><li>
To support the creation of an attractive environment which stimulates learning.</li></ul><p><b>
Leadership and Management:</b></p><ul><li>
To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.</li><li>
To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant Principal.</li><li>
To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting high expectations at all times.</li><li>
To be included in duty rotas.</li><li>
To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.</li><li>
To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development of the school.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master's degree.</li></ul><p><b>
Minimum Experience</b></p><ul><li>
At least 6 years' experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal</li><li>
At least 2 years' experience in middle leadership role</li><li>
Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.</li><li>
Experience working with parents and external agencies.</li></ul><p><b>
Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skill</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate impact upon learning.</li><li>
Ability to organize tasks</li><li>
Ability to handle multiple tasks</li><li>
Ability to exercise good judgment</li><li>
Must possess leadership skills</li><li>
Must appropriately handle confidential information</li></ul><p><b>
WHAT WE OFFER:</b></p><p>
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.</p><p>
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.</p><p>
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.</p><p>
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.</p><p><b>
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.</b></p></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Principal

<div><p>Aldar Education is currently seeking an inspirational school leader for the position of Assistant Principal within the UAE, commencing August 2026 or sooner by appointment, due to planned current and future expansion.
</p><p>Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.
</p><p>Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s government. Today, Aldar Education&rsquo;s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.
</p><p>We are a &ldquo;Great Place To Work&rdquo; and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.</p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p>Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master&rsquo;s degree.<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Experience
</b></p><ul><li>At least 6 years&rsquo; experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
</li><li>At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in middle leadership role
</li><li>Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
</li>Experience working with parents and external agencies.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skill
</b></p><ul><li>Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate impact upon learning.
</li><li>Ability to organize tasks
</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks
</li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment
</li><li>Must possess leadership skills
</li><li>Must appropriately handle confidential information
</li></ul><p><b>WHAT WE OFFER:
</b></p><p>Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
</p><p>Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
</p><p>Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.
</p><p>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.
</p><p><b>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.</b></p></div>
<br><div><p><b>Strategic Direction:
</b></p><ul><li>To lead on behaviour, attendance and punctuality and ensure appropriate, updated, policies are in place
</li><li>To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership and student voice
</li><li>To lead safeguarding and fulfil the role of Child Protection Officer.
</li><li>To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures.
</li><li>To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the School Counsellor.
</li><li>To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and to be an active participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.
</li><li>To oversee CA provision within the school and to facilitate a relevant programme of CA training
</li><li>To develop and embed the implementation of the Behaviour policy across the school
</li>To liaise with all stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Support for Learning:
</b></p><ul><li>To model outstanding teaching and learning.
</li><li>To continue to develop the schools approach to personalised learning.
</li><li>To unlock the talent and energy of all teaching staff.
</li><li>To organise staff meetings in conjunction with the leadership team.
</li><li>To lead professional development sessions based on the policies relating to the quality of teaching and learning.
</li><li>To secure pupil engagement strategies are consistently applied across the school.
</li><li>To support Heads of Department in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning.
</li><li>To initiate support plans for staff who have been identified as requiring rapid improvement.
</li>To support the creation of an attractive environment which stimulates learning.<br>
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 </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Leadership and Management:
</b></p><ul><li>To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.
</li><li>To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
</li><li>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.
</li><li>To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant Principal.
</li><li>To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting high expectations at all times.
</li><li>To be included in duty rotas.
</li><li>To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.
</li><li>To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development of the school.</li></ul></div>

McDermott International, Ltd

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 The Principal Structural Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex structural-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Structural Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of structural engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in structural engineering as well as broad knowledge of the structural discipline within the engineering function.
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   Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
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   Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
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   Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - procedures
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   Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
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   Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
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   When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
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    Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
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    Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
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    Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
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    Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
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    Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
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    Act as project representative for the Discipline during meetings with Project Team,
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    Customer discipline lead and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
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   Train/mentor other employees in the department
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   Assist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects
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   Has a good understanding of the other engineering departments
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   Initiate interface with other disciplines to obtain input for discipline designs
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   Has a good understanding of construction/fabrication yard and client requirements
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   Has commercial insight
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   Helps to maintain unifi
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   Prepare bid from sketching data, using experience
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   Supervise engineers and designers
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   Define scopes of work for engineering/construction fabrication yard
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   Provide engineering support as required
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   Perform engineering checks of drafting
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   Perform engineering checks prepared by others within the discipline
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   Perform design verification through single discipline check and assist with inter-discipline checks (IDC)
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   Prepare MTOs of structures
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   Prepare specifications
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   Prepare subcontract
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   Review of vendor data
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   Prepare technical bid evaluations
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   Assist in furthering the department
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   Tasks as Engineering Specialist:
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    Coordinate and check the work of senior and junior engineers
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    Conduct peer reviews on request
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    Provide technical assistance where required
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    Prepare structural analyses and reports on calculations or perform specialist tasks (i.e., architectural designs, underground piping designs, complex structures, topsides, jackets, weight control reports, the center of gravity reports)
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    Is specialized in several fields (geotechnical, steel, concrete, dynamic calculations, FEM, fatigue calculations, earthquake, jackets, FPSOs, blast, hydrodynamics, architectural, &hellip;)
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    Is specialized in several design codes (EC, ACI/AISC/API, GOST, &hellip;)
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    Check designs for operational requirements, constructability, and maintainability
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    Prepare project engineering guides
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   Tasks as Lead Engineer:
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    Work as Lead Engineer on medium to large-size EPC projects
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    Responsible for all engineering and design work on any project
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    Has full control and manages work hours, materials, progress
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    Work in close liaison with the Design Coordinator
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    Set up all engineering computer systems
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    Assist Project Manager in:
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     Preparing deliverable control
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     Preparing schedule
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     Preparing progress reports
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     Preparing man-hour and capital expenditure estimates
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   Coordinate with project management
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   Train personnel under their supervision
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   Is responsible for discipline within the engineering group
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   Manage (design) subcontracts
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   Identify and manage changes in the scope of work
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   Is responsible for filing of engineering work
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   Give relevant feedback to the department
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 Reports to:
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 Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or Project Manager
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 Functional: Supervising Department Manager
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 Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Construction site/Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Project Management Team,
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 Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors
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 and Vendors, and Customers
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 Supervises: Senior Engineers, Engineers and Designers
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   Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in engineering
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   15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultants predominantly performing detail design
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   Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
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   Seasoned structural knowledge
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   Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor
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   Able to solve problems without assistance
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   Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work
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   HSE, TQM and cost-conscious
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   Fluent in English, both oral and written
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   Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes
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   Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to:
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   The reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards
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   The reassignment to other McDermott offices
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   The replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays
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   The provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable
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   The managing/learning of future current working methods and software applications
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   Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
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   Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
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   Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore topside / Jacket structural analysis
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   Expertise in SACS software usage
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   Managed a team of structural engineers and designers as a project structural lead
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  About Us
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 Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
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 For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
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