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LEAMS Education

Position OverviewLeams Education in Dubai is seeking an experienced and visionary Principal to lead one of its UK and CBSE curriculum schools. The Principal will serve as the strategic and academic head, responsible for ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment aligned with KHDA and UAE National Agenda requirements. The role requires strong leadership to drive curriculum and assessment excellence, enhance student outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and wellbeing.Core Duties<ul><li>Define and implement the school s vision, mission, and strategic improvement plans (SEF)</li><li>Lead curriculum, assessment, teaching, and extracurricular programs across all phases (Pre-KG to Grade 12)</li><li>Drive student progress and achievement through data-informed practices</li><li>Build strong parent and community engagement to support school success</li><li>Oversee staff development through performance management and CPD initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with KHDA, CBSE, MOE, and DSIB regulatory frameworks</li><li>Maintain high standards of health, safety, and operational efficiency</li><li>Provide turnaround leadership to strengthen academic excellence and school reputation</li></ul>Candidate Requirements<ul><li>Master s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or School Management (NPQH preferred)</li><li>PGCE/PGDE with QTS or equivalent qualification</li><li>3 5 years proven experience as Principal, Vice Principal, or Senior Leadership Team member</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE education regulations, KHDA frameworks, and CBSE standards</li><li>Excellent planning, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>Tech-forward leader with a proven record of driving innovation and academic improvement</li><li>Must hold attested degree and equivalency certificate(s)</li><li>Immediate availability preferred</li></ul>Why Join Us<ul><li>Competitive tax-free salary with benefits package</li><li>Comprehensive medical insurance coverage</li><li>Tuition fee waiver for children enrolled in Leams-affiliated schools</li><li>Additional benefits in line with UAE Labour Law</li><li>Access to strong CPD and professional development programs within the Leams Education network</li></ul>About the CompanyLeams Education is a Dubai-based private school group operating institutions that follow both British and Indian curricula. With a strong philosophy of excellence, the group is committed to providing high-quality education, fostering student success, and supporting staff through structured professional development and CPD opportunities. Joining Leams Education offers school leaders the chance to shape academic outcomes, inspire staff, and contribute to the growth of one of Dubai s most respected education providers.

Principal

Excellence Global School

Requirements : Should have experience as Vice Principal Any Nationals

Vice Principal

Leadlens Education

Position: School Principal

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership Role

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and visionary School Principal to lead one of Dubai’s most respected and academically driven institutions. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of educational leadership, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire excellence across the school community.

As the driving force of the school’s strategic and academic vision, the Principal will work closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team to ensure continued success, growth, and global recognition.

The Successful Candidate Will Be:

An inspiring, visible, and confident leader with gravitas, presence, and credibility among staff, students, and parents.

A dynamic change-maker who combines creativity with accountability and a relentless focus on academic excellence.

Deeply committed to the personal and professional development of all members of the school community.

Rigorous and data-driven, ensuring every decision enhances teaching quality, student outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Experienced in leading school improvement through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Knowledgeable about international education systems, with strong familiarity with the National Curriculum for England and UAE’s KHDA frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the school’s vision, mission, and strategic direction to deliver outstanding academic and pastoral outcomes.

Oversee the implementation and evaluation of the curriculum to ensure alignment with KHDA standards.

Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing leadership and teaching team.

Foster strong relationships with parents, the governing body, and the wider community.

Uphold rigorous standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Drive innovation in teaching, technology integration, and co-curricular development.

Represent the school with distinction within Dubai’s competitive education landscape.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s Degree in Education or Educational Leadership required.

PhD or Doctorate preferred.

Minimum 10 years of experience in education, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Head of School / Principal / Vice Principal).

Demonstrated success in managing academic programs and leading school improvement initiatives.

Strong understanding of KHDA inspections, UAE education compliance, and international school operations.

Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

School Principal

Horizon English School

As Vice Principal, you will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to provide professional leadership that ensures the school achieves its strategic goals. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning, staff development, school operations, and community engagement, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-performing school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership &amp; Holistic Education
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<li>Establish and sustain high-quality, research-informed teaching across all subjects.</li>
<li>Develop and implement a broad, structured, and coherent curriculum that supports student success.</li>
<li>Promote high standards of behavior and a positive learning culture that fosters excellence.</li>
<li>Ensure valid, reliable, and proportionate assessment practices are used to track progress.</li>
<li>Provide strategic oversight for special educational needs and inclusive learning practices.</li>
</ul>
Strategic Leadership &amp; School Development
<ul>
<li>Uphold and drive the school s ethos, vision, and strategic direction.</li>
<li>Develop a culture of high staff professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Lead professional development programs, ensuring high-impact training and mentoring.</li>
<li>Drive evidence-informed school improvement strategies to sustain excellence and innovation.</li>
<li>Forge strong partnerships with parents, the local community, and educational networks.</li>
</ul>
Operational Excellence &amp; Compliance
<ul>
<li>Oversee day-to-day school operations, including timetabling, events, and logistics.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, prioritising student and staff welfare.</li>
<li>Manage financial and human resources effectively, ensuring efficiency and sustainability.</li>
<li>Implement risk management and ensure policies and procedures support school-wide effectiveness.</li>
</ul>
Growth &amp; Community Engagement
<ul>
<li>Enhance the school s reputation and parental engagement through strong communication.</li>
<li>Support the admissions and retention strategy, ensuring an outstanding parent and student experience.</li>
<li>Act as an ambassador for the school, championing its mission and values.</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Competencies:
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<li>Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Expertise in curriculum development, student performance monitoring, and instructional leadership.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage teams, resolve problems, and maintain relationships with stakeholders.</li>
</ul>

Black and white Engineering

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 About the role Black &amp; White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy, with over 1000 employees in teams based in our UK, European, Middle East and Asia Pacific offices. We have been providing a wide range of engineering consultancy services since 2007.
 We are recruiting a Principal Engineer as part of our expanding Global Engineering Team (GET) function. Reporting to the AD or TD, this role will manage client relationships and assist in the ongoing development and growth of the business. Providing expert technical, design and contract management support on mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines, to ensure project requirements and clients specifications are fully met.
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 Role Responsibilities <ul>
 <li>Lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver complex data centre and mission-critical projects in alignment with B&amp;W s global technical standards.</li>
 <li>Support the GET in developing, maintaining, and implementing standardised design tools, templates, and quality benchmarks across regions.</li>
 <li>Provide expert input on design optimisation, risk management, and innovation opportunities.</li>
 <li>Drive continuous improvement and feedback loops between regional delivery teams and the GET.</li>
 <li>Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and represent the business at senior design and coordination meetings.</li>
 <li>Collaborate across regions to provide design support, peer reviews, and technical audits.</li>
 <li>Mentor engineers within the region and support technical knowledge sharing across the global team.</li>
 <li>Support training and professional development aligned with the GET s competency framework.</li>
 <li>Other reasonable duties as appropriate</li>
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 Additional Responsibilities (QHSE) All roles include responsibility for health and safety in line with the requirements set out in the Employee Handbook.
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 <li>Awareness of H&amp;S policies and procedures and impact on yourself and team</li>
 <li>Ensure all staff members complete mandatory compliance training when required</li>
 <li>Report any accidents, incidents, near misses appropriately</li>
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 Role Accountabilities <ul>
 <li>Monitor and report on resource use against team plans.</li>
 <li>Manage and develop team members where there is direct line leadership</li>
 <li>Work with other Principal Engineers to ensure quality and timely operation delivery for clients.</li>
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 Education and Training Requirement (minimum) <ul>
 <li>BSc/BEng or HND/HNC in appropriate engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical)</li>
 <li>MCIBSE/MIET desirable</li>
 <li>Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)</li>
 </ul>
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 Experience Requirements (minimum) <ul>
 <li>Prior experience of complex MEP design for a range of building types</li>
 <li>Knowledge of MS Office applications Word, Excel etc</li>
 <li>Experience and knowledge of relevant design software (e.g. AutoCAD, NES, Cymap)</li>
 <li>High level of technical skill with the ability to communicate knowledge clearly</li>
 <li>Prior working knowledge of applicable legal/regulatory requirements, codes and standards</li>
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 Getting Results and Working Together The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values:
 
 
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Principal Engineer

JBAndrews

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 At JBAndrews, we believe that our success is built on a foundation of strong values. We are committed to delivering high performance in everything we do, inspiring innovation, and building purposeful partnerships with our clients and candidates. Our values are centred around putting people first, and as an employee, you will be part of a culture that prioritizes teamwork, collaboration, and respect. The best part is we&rsquo;re continuing to grow, and we want you to play a significant part in the JBAndrews journey!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are currently looking for an experienced
 
 Executive Search professional
 
 to join our
 
 Dubai team
 
 across our
 
 Logistics &amp; Supply Chain
 
 ,
 
 Medical &amp; Life Science
 
 or
 
 Industrial teams
 
 ! The
 
 Principal Consultant
 
 role is a full 360 degree executive recruitment role responsible for; developing industry-specific knowledge, building client relationships, and headhunting senior-level talent globally.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Want to learn more about life at JBAndrews? You can find everything you need to know here - https://jbandrewscareers.com/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What will be your responsibilities?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Full
 
 360 degree executive recruitment
 
 role working with clients and candidates owning end to end senior management recruitment processes
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 Specialising in a
 
 niche industry sector
 
 in one of our core markets
 
 globally
 
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 Developing new business
 
 with clients and fostering key customer relationships
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 <li>
 
 Headhunting
 
 top industry talent into high-level vacancies
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 <li>
 
 Consulting
 
 with clients to make the decisions when it comes to hiring executive-level staff and recruitment programmes
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 Working
 
 autonomously and independently
 
 as well as within a
 
 team
 
 and growing your industry as if it was its own business unit
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 Supporting and mentoring new starters with occasional training sessions to knowledge share
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 Communicating and forecasting business pipeline to the Directors
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What can JBAndrews offer you?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Competitive basic package with a
 
 fantastic uncapped commission scheme (upto 60%)
 
 , and bonus potential
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 Monthly, Quarterly &amp; Yearly incentives including
 
 trips abroad
 
 (Bali, Zanzibar, Abu Dhabi Formula 1, Skiing trip),
 
 luxury retail vouchers
 
 ,
 
 golf days
 
 ,
 
 spa days
 
 and other great activities!
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 An energetic, high-energy, and people-first office culture that promotes
 
 diversity and inclusivity
 
 </li>
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 An initial
 
 8 week onboarding &amp; training program
 
 to equip you with all the tools necessary to succeed
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Continuous training and development
 
 to support your journey through into management or senior roles - which comes with enhanced flexible working hours and extra benefits
 </li>
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 Top technology which will provide all the relevant tools for you to be successful
 </li>
 <li>
 Multiple
 
 well-being programs and policies
 
 to support our staff's physical and mental health
 </li>
 <li>
 A modern
 
 open-plan office
 
 based in the Dome Tower, JLT on the 35th floor
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Relocation support
 
 and working
 
 VISA
 
 provided
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What are the requirements?
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 1 year experience in a 360 recruitment
 
 role across either Logistics &amp; Supply Chain, Medical &amp; Life Science or Industrial sectors
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 A strong track record in building new client relationships from the ground up, and making senior level placements
 </li>
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 Experience recruiting across
 
 multiple geographies
 
 </li>
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 A Bachelor's or Master's degree is not necessary, but is preferred
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 We want driven, confident individuals with a positive and resilient mentality
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 Be accountable for hitting targets and growing your niche market specialism
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 A desire to go beyond the day-to-day tasks
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JBAndrews is a global executive search and selection consultancy, based in
 
 Leeds, UK &amp; Dubai, UAE.
 
 We provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions globally, specialising in the global Logistics, Scientific, &amp; Industrial sectors. Established in 2018, we employ 45+ Consultants and Associates across our two offices. We are driven to provide best-in-class, results-driven talent solutions to industry leaders. Our results-based, innovative approach, combined with our commitment to building long-lasting relationships, enables us to deliver exceptional talent services to our clients and candidates - hence our mantra
 
 "Partnerships. Innovation. Results."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re looking to develop your career at a people-first company with an incredible benefits package and excellent training, apply now!
 
 
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Principal Consultant

Finastra

The Presales and Project Management Principal is responsible for ensuring that all projects within the portfolio are delivered on time, within the client's budget, and meet or exceed financial targets, including baseline margins. This role defines project objectives and oversees quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is to consistently foster strong client relationships and uphold Finastra's reputation for excellence. Additionally, the Principal ensures that all presales proposals are submitted punctually and are aligned with budget expectations in coordination with Sales and the Client. Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Large to moderately complex projects for a defined segment of strategic initiatives from project definition and intake to transition to full operational support. Key Responsibilities Your deliverables as a Principal Project Manager will include, but are not limited to, the following Leads and drives the development of the project intake process including developing scope, schedule and cost Defines the goals and objectives of specific project and defines individual team member's roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project Manages multiple mid to large scale projects ensuring that they will complete on time and within budget and that the solution aligns with/meets the business objective Manages the daily/weekly project team assignments and monitors progress against the work plan to assure that objectives are met within the prescribed time, cost, and quality measures Identification and impact analysis of potential project changes and facilitation of change control board to approve or disapprove said changes. Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a project budget; scheduling expenditures analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions Continual identification, qualification and tracking of risks, defining mitigation and contingency plans, assigning appropriate resources, and constantly communicating status Responsible for identification of resource requirements and proper communication of those requirements in a timely manner to ensure the project is properly staffed with the skilled resources required Responsible for identifying internal and external stakeholders, understanding their communication requirements and fulfilling those requirements Requirements and Qualifications 15+ years of end-to-end Project Management experience Fluent in Arabic; native-level proficiency is highly preferred Experience must be with customer-facing projects and not internal to the organization Experience assisting project management teams with identification of action items, tasks and activities and tracking progress Experience at defining, implementing and continually improving standards, processes and procedures utilizing industry best practice (PMI, CMMI, etc.) Experience developing project budgets based on the development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:   Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Principal Project Manager

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