Elementary School Principal - Yas American Academy
Aldar Education
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
American Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.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.
If you have a proven track record of leadership, demonstrating innovation,
driving positive change, and delivering results, then this will be an
excellent opportunity.Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high-quality
education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common
Core Curriculum – tailored to be meaningful to children attending the
school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social
Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astroturf
field, two swimming pools, a well-stocked library, a large multi-purpose
sports hall, an auditorium, and outdoor play areas.We provide a warm, friendly, and supportive environment where students enjoy
learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and
ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of
the region.*Responsibilities:*
- Strategic Direction and Development of the School
- Undertake the professional duties of the Elementary School
- Undertake the professional duties of the Principal, in the event of
- In partnership with the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team, provide
the school.
- To provide professional leadership and management of School Development
- Assist the Principal in the ongoing and annual review of standards of
across all areas of school provision, consistent with the procedures in
the school self-evaluation policy.
- Create costed subject development plans that contribute positively to the
in its design and execution.
- Develop and implement policies and practices for the subject/area(s) that
with curriculum strategies and policies.
- Promote high expectations for attainment.
- Monitor the progress made in achieving subject/area plans and targets and
- Work with the Principal to raise the quality of teaching and learning and
the effectiveness of learning outcomes.*Leading and Managing Staff:*
- Work with the Principal to build a professional learning community that
- Be committed to and take responsibility for your professional development
to school development priorities with the Principal.
- Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect to create and
- Work with the Principal to provide effective organization and management
functions based on rigorous self-evaluation.
- Work with the Principal to ensure the school and the people and resources
effective, and safe learning environment.
- Oversee and evaluate the subject/area budget allocation to ensure the
value principles.*Accountability:*
- Work with the Principal to ensure the school’s accountability to a wide
- Develop a school ethos that enables everyone to work collaboratively,
responsibility for outcomes.
- Develop and present a coherent, understandable, and accurate account of
Aldar colleagues.
- Reflect on personal contribution to school achievements and take account
- Agree, monitor, and evaluate pupil targets to ensure all students make
- Engage all staff in the creation, consistent implementation, and
school learning strategies.
- Undertake shared planning, and team teaching as required within allocated
- Work with the Principal to engage with the internal and external school
- Work with the Principal to collaborate with other schools and Aldar
and other schools.
- Work with the Principal to work collaboratively at both strategic and
well-being of all children*Specific Duties for Elementary School Principal:*
- To provide professional leadership and management of key areas of the
- To be responsible for internal and external assessment practices across
- To provide professional leadership and management of the curriculum in the
- To take an active role in the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the
effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and
achievement for all students.
- To lead the Performance Management of a group of teachers.
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.Yas American Academy 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.
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