Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal (Secondary) for Virginia International Private School in Abu Dhabi commencing August 2025.
Virginia International Private School is honoured part of the Aldar Schools network, a global leader in education with a commitment to excellence. Joining a family of several schools, we share a collective vision of shaping future leaders and providing a world-class education to a diverse student population with Aldar Education.
At Virginia International Private School, we believe that education is not just about academic excellence, but also about shaping well-rounded individuals who will become future leaders. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in our students. We also provide a diverse and inclusive environment, preparing our students to thrive in a global society.
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.
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:
- To lead on the strategic development of the Middle School and Secondary section.
- To lead on behaviour, attendance, and punctuality and ensure appropriate, updated, policies are in place.
- To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership and student voice
- To lead safeguarding and fulfil the role of Child Protection Officer.
- To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures.
- To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the School Counsellor.
- To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and to be an active participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.
- To oversee CA provision within the school and to facilitate a relevant programme of CA training
- To develop and embed the implementation of the behaviour policy across the school
- To liaise with all stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.
Support for Learning:
- To model outstanding teaching and learning.
- To continue to develop the school’s approach to personalised learning.
- To unlock the talent and energy of all teaching staff.
- To organise staff meetings in conjunction with the leadership team.
- To lead professional development sessions based on the policies relating to the quality of teaching and learning.
- To secure pupil engagement strategies are consistently applied across the school.
- To support Heads of Department in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning.
- To initiate support plans for staff who have been identified as requiring rapid improvement.
- To support the creation of an attractive environment which stimulates learning.
Leadership and Management:
- To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
- To develop and present an accurate and coherent account of the schools teaching and learning performance to a range of audiences including governors and parents.
- To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant Principal.
- To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting high expectations at all times.
- To be included in duty rotas.
- To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.
- To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development of the school.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. NPQH and Masters degree are desirable.
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 Specifics, 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 organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must appropriately handle confidential information Requirements
