Vice Principal - Sharjah, UAE in United Arab Emirates

Posted by Step 2 Recruitment

£5,000 – £5,600 a month

United Arab Emirates · Permanent

Salary: AED 26,000–28,000 per month
Working Week: 4 DAYS!

Starts Date: ASAP!

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and results-driven Vice Principal to join a well-established British international school in Sharjah, UAE.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior leader with a proven track record of raising academic standards, improving the quality of teaching and learning, and using data effectively to drive student attainment.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in the school's academic development, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified educator with a strong understanding of the British curriculum.
  • Minimum 5 years' senior leadership experience within a school setting.
  • Master's degree in Educational Leadership (essential to meet SPEA requirements).
  • Proven experience in improving the quality of teaching and learning across a school.
  • Strong understanding of assessment, data analysis and strategies to raise student attainment.
  • Demonstrable success in leading academic improvement and driving whole-school performance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and staff development skills.
  • Ability to inspire, support and challenge teaching teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the school's academic strategy and drive continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and enhance teaching and learning standards across all departments.
  • Use student performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement effective interventions.
  • Support and develop middle leaders and teaching staff.
  • Ensure high expectations for academic achievement and student progress.
  • Work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to achieve the school's strategic objectives.

Salary & Benefits

  • AED 26,000–28,000 per month, with some flexibility for a truly exceptional candidate.
  • A fantastic 4-day working week in Sharjah!

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If you are an experienced British curriculum school leader with a passion for academic excellence and a proven ability to raise standards, we would love to hear from you.

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