Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree, a recognized teaching qualification, and an appropriate leadership qualification. A minimum of eight years of experience in education is required, including substantial senior leadership experience in a primary, junior, or preparatory school setting. Experience in a UK independent, preparatory, or through-school setting is a significant advantage.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
Job Description
Aldar Education is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Head of Primary to join the Senior Leadership Team of a high-performing British curriculum school in the UAE.
The successful candidate will provide strategic, educational and operational leadership across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and the preparatory years, ensuring a coherent and ambitious educational journey from FS1 to Year 8.
This is a substantial whole-school leadership role for an experienced, visible and credible leader who combines high academic expectations with excellent pastoral judgement. Experience within a UK independent, preparatory or through-school setting would be a significant advantage.
The successful candidate will:
Provide inspirational and highly visible leadership across the Primary School
Secure excellent standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
Lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion remain central to school life
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community
Contribute fully to whole-school strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
Ensure compliance with relevant UAE regulatory and inspection requirements
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree, a recognised teaching qualification and an appropriate leadership qualification. They must have at least eight years’ experience in education, including substantial senior leadership experience within a primary, junior or preparatory school setting.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks, references and regulatory approvals.
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