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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Seeks: Principal (American Curriculum)
Start Date: As early as possible, depending on candidate availability
Application Deadline: Submit application as soon as possible
International Community School (ICS) is currently operating two schools in Abu Dhabi. In September 2014 the main branch relocated to new state-‐of-‐the-‐art campus in Al Mushrif, that provides an outstanding learning environment and facilities that fully incorporate “Smart School” technology. ICS branches provide an opportunity for our students as: (i) a US college preparatory programme that has fully integrated Common Core standards; (ii) the National Curriculum of the UK, including IGCSE. The International Community School, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Principal with significant US Curriculum experience to effectively lead the school community and promote high standards of student learning, attainment and progress. The Principal will be responsible for setting the school strategy in line with its vision, and should have a strong commitment to excellence in education. Position Responsibilities: • Work directly with the Vice Principal(s) and management team, in a mentor and coaching role, to
develop leadership and management skills and expertise in both academic and operational staff; • Exhibit the necessary school leadership, educational professionalism, school management,
curriculum and instructional skills, as well as coaching and mentoring skills that are fundamental to our work in school;
• Guide the Vice Principal(s) in preparing schedules, staff assignments, setting job performance standards, and evaluating staff;
• Develop and evaluate educational programmes in line with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) requirements;
• Liaise with ADEC and other government institutions and accreditation bodies (e.g. AdvancED) to ensure high quality of communication between the school and these institutions;
• Responsible for the school establishment with regard to staffing, enrollment, facilities, resources, implementation of curriculum, and ensuring high quality teaching in the delivery of the curriculum;
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills including the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team and an exceptionally strong faculty;
• Establish an evaluation program for teachers and students, and ensure full implementation and feedback;
• Develop a high level of communication with parents and the community; • Create a good environment for teachers and students to explore their talents and innovations; • Establish a dialogue with international education centers for establishing best practices; • Develop a learning development plan for teachers training and workshops; • As public information officer of the school and supervisor of public relations program, generate
public support for the school’s program and education; • Monitor the school’s health, safety, security and environmental practices and ensure compliance
with relevant regulations; e.g. civil defense and HAAD; • Formulate staff and student policies and procedures, e.g. code of ethics, and assume overall
responsibility for the performance of all staff in the execution of their duties; • Ensure regular evaluation of performance and provide performance feedback to staff members. Preferred qualifications and experiences for this positon: • Strong academic background, including a minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of education; • Minimum of ten years of school leadership experience, ideally leading a school at international level; • Previous successful teaching and leadership experience in international school setting or equivalent; • Possess a strong understanding of cultural differences and experience in leading a multi-‐cultural
institution; • Experience and familiar with AdvancEd accreditation requirements and ADEC inspection procedures; • Strong experience in comprehensive strategic planning with outstanding organizational and time
management skills; • Ideal candidate should have previous working experience in the UAE, GCC or Middle Eastern
countries, with a very good understanding of cultural and social orientation of the local culture. Salary and Benefits: The salary package offered will include tax free salary, accommodation, and annual return ticket to the home country, health insurance and end of service gratuity. Application Instructions: Please submit your application as soon as possible. If you wish to play a key role in leading ICS please send your CV to hr@icschool-‐uae.com stating when you would be available to take up the position. Please include a recent photograph, nationality and two professional references in your CV. Interviews of suitable candidates will be conducted through skype and, if possible, face to face. The school reserves the right not to make an appointment.