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.