Abu  Dhabi,  United  Arab  Emirates  Seeks:  Principal  (American  Curriculum)  

 Start  Date:  As  early  as  possible,  depending  on  candidate  availability  

Application  Deadline:  Submit  application  as  soon  as  possible    

 International  Community  School  (ICS)  is  currently  operating  two  schools  in  Abu  Dhabi.  In  September  2014  the  main  branch  relocated  to  new  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art  campus  in  Al  Mushrif,  that  provides  an  outstanding  learning  environment  and  facilities  that  fully  incorporate  “Smart  School”  technology.    ICS  branches  provide  an  opportunity  for  our  students  as:  (i)  a  US  college  preparatory  programme  that  has  fully  integrated  Common  Core  standards;  (ii)  the  National  Curriculum  of  the  UK,  including  IGCSE.    The  International  Community  School,  Abu  Dhabi  is  looking  for  a  Principal  with  significant  US  Curriculum  experience  to  effectively  lead  the  school  community  and  promote  high  standards  of  student  learning,  attainment  and  progress.  The  Principal  will  be  responsible  for  setting  the  school  strategy  in  line  with  its  vision,  and  should  have  a  strong  commitment  to  excellence  in  education.      Position  Responsibilities:  • Work  directly  with   the  Vice  Principal(s)  and  management   team,   in  a  mentor  and  coaching   role,   to  

develop  leadership  and  management  skills  and  expertise  in  both  academic  and  operational  staff;  • Exhibit   the   necessary   school   leadership,   educational   professionalism,   school   management,  

curriculum  and  instructional  skills,  as  well  as  coaching  and  mentoring  skills  that  are  fundamental  to  our  work  in  school;  

• Guide   the   Vice   Principal(s)   in   preparing   schedules,   staff   assignments,   setting   job   performance  standards,  and  evaluating  staff;  

• Develop   and   evaluate   educational   programmes   in   line   with   Abu   Dhabi   Education   Council   (ADEC)  requirements;  

• Liaise   with   ADEC   and   other   government   institutions   and   accreditation   bodies   (e.g.   AdvancED)   to  ensure  high  quality  of  communication  between  the  school  and  these  institutions;  

• Responsible   for   the   school   establishment  with   regard   to   staffing,   enrollment,   facilities,   resources,  implementation  of  curriculum,  and  ensuring  high  quality  teaching  in  the  delivery  of  the  curriculum;  

• Excellent   organizational   and  managerial   skills   including   the   ability   to  motivate   and   lead   a   diverse  team  and  an  exceptionally  strong  faculty;  

• Establish   an   evaluation   program   for   teachers   and   students,   and   ensure   full   implementation   and  feedback;  

• Develop  a  high  level  of  communication  with  parents  and  the  community;  • Create  a  good  environment  for  teachers  and  students  to  explore  their  talents  and  innovations;  • Establish  a  dialogue  with  international  education  centers  for  establishing  best  practices;  • Develop  a  learning  development  plan  for  teachers  training  and  workshops;  • As   public   information   officer   of   the   school   and   supervisor   of   public   relations   program,   generate  

public  support  for  the  school’s  program  and  education;  • Monitor   the   school’s   health,   safety,   security   and   environmental   practices   and   ensure   compliance  

with  relevant  regulations;  e.g.  civil  defense  and  HAAD;  • Formulate   staff   and   student   policies   and   procedures,   e.g.   code   of   ethics,   and   assume   overall  

responsibility  for  the  performance  of  all  staff  in  the  execution  of  their  duties;    • Ensure  regular  evaluation  of  performance  and  provide  performance  feedback  to  staff  members.      Preferred  qualifications  and  experiences  for  this  positon:  • Strong  academic  background,  including  a  minimum  of  a  Master’s  degree  in  the  field  of  education;  • Minimum  of  ten  years  of  school  leadership  experience,  ideally  leading  a  school  at  international  level;  • Previous  successful  teaching  and  leadership  experience  in  international  school  setting  or  equivalent;  • Possess  a  strong  understanding  of  cultural  differences  and  experience  in  leading  a  multi-­‐cultural  

institution;  • Experience  and  familiar  with  AdvancEd  accreditation  requirements  and  ADEC  inspection  procedures; • Strong  experience  in  comprehensive  strategic  planning  with  outstanding  organizational  and  time  

management  skills;  • Ideal  candidate  should  have  previous  working  experience  in  the  UAE,  GCC  or  Middle  Eastern  

countries,  with  a  very  good  understanding  of  cultural  and  social  orientation  of  the  local  culture.    Salary  and  Benefits:  The  salary  package  offered  will  include  tax  free  salary,  accommodation,  and  annual  return  ticket  to  the  home  country,  health  insurance  and  end  of  service  gratuity.      Application  Instructions:    Please  submit  your  application  as  soon  as  possible.  If  you  wish  to  play  a  key  role  in  leading  ICS  please  send  your  CV  to  hr@icschool-­‐uae.com  stating  when  you  would  be  available  to  take  up  the  position.  Please  include  a  recent  photograph,  nationality  and  two  professional  references  in  your  CV.  Interviews  of  suitable  candidates  will  be  conducted  through  skype  and,  if  possible,  face  to  face.  The  school  reserves  the  right  not  to  make  an  appointment.