*Aldar Education* are currently seeking an inspirational school leader for
the position of *Principal* at *West Yas Academy* in Abu Dhabi commencing
*Academic Year 2023 - 2024.*

West Yas Academy is situated on Yas Island, the home of the Abu Dhabi Grand
Prix and Ferrari World, in a purpose-built campus with world class facilities
designed to provide learners with a future-focused curriculum set in vibrant
learning environments and equipped with the latest technology. The school
delivers the US Massachusetts Curriculum, the most highly regarded US
curriculum with close ties to Harvard and MIT.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of
schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s leading school group.

The successful candidate will combine an excellent track record of successful
leadership experience, developed in the US or internationally, with strong
inter-personal skills and cultural awareness with the ability to inspire the
West Yas community and manage the demands and needs of all stakeholders.
Exceptional communication skills combined with being a visible leader and
ambassador for the school are central to this role. The role requires
strategic thinking with a firm grasp of how to ensure outstanding teaching
and learning across all phases of the school. Candidates must be committed to
working in partnership with the local community and developing ways to engage
with parents and forge effective partnerships with them.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the core values and
ethos of Aldar Academies and West Yas Academy and possess a genuine
understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

*Responsibilities: *

• Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school
• Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement
• Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and

the wider community

• To develop a school improvement plan founded on a secure understanding of

data and classroom observation

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school and the quality of

teaching and learning

• Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures outstanding

teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement, and good
behavior.

• Develop and maintain effective links with the community including business

and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning

• Improve the existing system for the management of staff performance,

incorporating target setting and individual development plans

• Continue to develop an organization in which all staff feel valued and

recognize that they are accountable for the success of the school

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right
to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal-opportunity
employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also
mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals they
apply to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police
clearance.

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