Campus Principal - Abu Dhabi - UAE - January 2026
- Country:
- UAE
- Region:
- School - Middle East
- Curriculum:
- Australia, IB - MYP, IB- Diploma, IB- PYP, New Zealand, USA
- Level:
- Early Years (0-4), Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11), Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 05 January 2026
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
WHOLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - DUBAI - JANUARY 2026
American curriculum / IB school
Salary and Benefits
• Monthly tax free salary AED43000-45000 including housing allowance
• Allowance for excess baggage
• International medical insurance is provided
• Annual airfares
• End of service gratuity
• Local bus transportation
• Two free places for dependent children
Requirements:
• Degree in your teaching subject
• Leadership qualifications
• Valid teaching license
• Clean police clearance/ criminal record check
• At least five years post qualifying experience in a relevant leadership position including experience in Dubai
• You must be able and willing to work in a cultural 100% ESL learning environment
• American Curriculum experience (common core preferred) is required
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge, be collaborative and collegial, value the use of data to drive instruction, be assessment literate, be skilled at differentiating and engaging students, be able to utilise effective instructional strategies and be technologically proficient. It is important to note that this is not a western expatriate school and many students are local from the UAE.
Combining the US core standards curriculum with a delivery through the philosophy of IB without the scope and sequence, the school blends the best of both worlds of a traditional American approach and a more student centred perspective. Retaining the American element allows students to graduate with a US diploma and if they meet with the criteria and IB diploma too. Advanced Placement course are also available.
If you believe that this opportunity matches the ideals of your overseas teaching aspirations then please do not hesitate to contact your local Edvectus advisor today. We look forward to hearing from you.
American curriculum / IB school
Salary and Benefits
• Monthly tax free salary AED43000-45000 including housing allowance
• Allowance for excess baggage
• International medical insurance is provided
• Annual airfares
• End of service gratuity
• Local bus transportation
• Two free places for dependent children
Requirements:
• Degree in your teaching subject
• Leadership qualifications
• Valid teaching license
• Clean police clearance/ criminal record check
• At least five years post qualifying experience in a relevant leadership position including experience in Dubai
• You must be able and willing to work in a cultural 100% ESL learning environment
• American Curriculum experience (common core preferred) is required
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge, be collaborative and collegial, value the use of data to drive instruction, be assessment literate, be skilled at differentiating and engaging students, be able to utilise effective instructional strategies and be technologically proficient. It is important to note that this is not a western expatriate school and many students are local from the UAE.
Combining the US core standards curriculum with a delivery through the philosophy of IB without the scope and sequence, the school blends the best of both worlds of a traditional American approach and a more student centred perspective. Retaining the American element allows students to graduate with a US diploma and if they meet with the criteria and IB diploma too. Advanced Placement course are also available.
If you believe that this opportunity matches the ideals of your overseas teaching aspirations then please do not hesitate to contact your local Edvectus advisor today. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Number Of Students:
- 2730
- Student Make Up:
- 95% Emirati / 99% Muslim / 100% ESL
- Regional Info:
- Abu Dhabi is a great place to live and work; if offers the perfect blend of a traditional Arabian lifestyle with a vibrant expatriate existence. There is something for everyone here whether it be shopping, dining out, exploring the culture or having fun in the desert. Abu Dhabi has large shopping malls, a plethora of international hotels, a dazzling range of eateries and many quite a few bars and clubs. It is the home of the carrier Etihad which can whisk you off to plentiful exotic Asian and African destinations during the longer school holidays. Dubai is just down the road for a day or weekend of more beaches and shopping, but different and wonderful historical places like Muscat are just a short flight away.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Benefits:
- Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Transport to/from school, Tuition - free for dependants, Utilities paid
- Suited To:
- Activity - swimming beaches, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - Not very suitable, Holiday destination - yes typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Westernised - moderately
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 8.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Strongly prefer it
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- 2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 55, Younger than 60