Assistant Principal – Secondary

Job Description

Assistant Principal – Secondary (Academic Year 2026/2027) Noya British School
 

Aldar Education are currently seeking an Assistant Principal (Secondary) for Noya British School in Abu Dhabi to join in Academic Year 2026/2027.

Noya British School, proudly a part of Aldar Education and situated on the vibrant Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, stands as the newest flagship school for the Aldar Schools brand. Nestled in a community that offers proximity to various amenities, entertainment options, and a vibrant international environment, Noya British School creates an enriching and convenient backdrop for families seeking a world-class education.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
• Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.
• Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
• Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed.
• 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.
• 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’ records, and archiving.
• Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master’s degree.
  
  

Minimum Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
• At least 2 years’ experience in middle leadership role
• Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
  
  

Experience working with parents and external agencies.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning.
• Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate impact upon learning.
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• must possess leadership skills
• must appropriately handle confidential information