Assistant Principal - Secondary - Assessement & Curriculum

Client of Worldteachers

Posted on 26 Feb

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Science

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities
Job Purpose:

Providing strategic leadership for the design, implementation and evaluation of the Academy’s secondary curriculum, assessment and reporting framework.
Lead compliance processes linked to curriculum, assessment and inspection readiness across the secondary phase.
Engaging with parents, students, and the broader school community to foster a culture of academic excellence.
To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the Academy and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
To assist the Principal and Head of Secondary in shaping the direction of the Academy and setting high expectations at all times.
To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development of the Academy.
To deputise in the absence of the Head of Secondary.
To undertake any additional responsibilities as delegated by the Head of Secondary.
Strategic Leadership and Growth
Design and implementation of a coherent whole-school assessment policy in line with ADEK expectations and best practice in UK curriculum schools.
Develop and implement internal and external moderation systems across departments and across specific key stages.
Lead and model a culture of high quality teaching through regular learning walks, coaching and feedback systems.
Lead the secondary teaching and learning strategy aligned to curriculum intent.
Ensuring consistency in pedagogical approaches across departments.
Embedding adaptive teaching and support for diverse learners.
Working closely with inclusion and EAL teams so curriculum and assessment are accessible.
Leading professional learning communities or instructional coaching.
Use of technology in curriculum and assessment to enhance teaching, assessment and reporting efficiency.
Managing Resources:

Support with CAT4/admission and transfers for new students.
Provide strategic oversight of curriculum-linked trips and visits.
Oversee assessment and data-related budget lines.
Contribute to whole-school staffing and curriculum budget planning.
 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead ELT presentations as required.
Champion inclusion, equity and UAE national identity across the secondary curriculum.
To fulfil teaching responsibilities as and when needed to support the education team, a reduced timetable if applicable.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or B.Sc. degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master's degree
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

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in education or B.Sc. degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master's degree

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

Company Industry

  • Education
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • Academics

Department / Functional Area

  • Teaching
  • Education

Keywords

  • Assistant Principal - Secondary - Assessement & Curriculum

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Client of Worldteachers

We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal-Assessment and Curriculum (Secondary) to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in August 2026./p>

Since our establishment in 2009, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an strong> Outstanding /strong> ADEK rating since 2015. In strong>August 2025/strong>, Muna British Academy relocated to a strong>state-of-the-art campus/strong> in the prestigious strong>Saadiyat Lagoons/strong> community. This move has enabled us to expand our provision now welcoming students from strong>FS1 to Year 8/strong>, with plans to extend to strong>Year 13/strong> in the near future within an inspiring environment that supports our mission of delivering exceptional education./p>

As we continue to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi s leading educational group.

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