Assistant Principal - August 2026 - Alrayana Charter School

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Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi, part of Aldar Education, is seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal for August 2026 to lead a high performing American curriculum primary school. The role centers on ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment, coordinating annual assessment schedules, supervising teachers and support staff, and driving student achievement in line with ADEK regulations and the Aldar development plan. You will collaborate with the Principal and SLT, lead staff recruitment and CPD, and coordinate data reporting, testing and progress tracking using MAP and Exact Path. Essential: a Bachelor in education or BSc with PGCE, at least 6 years of experience including 4 years teaching above standards and 2 years in middle leadership; desirable master’s. To apply, demonstrate clear impact on standards, data driven improvement, successful partnership with parents and external agencies, and readiness to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi for August 2026.

Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create “A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity”. This vision is supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.

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

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
 

o    Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and
ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
o    Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.
o    Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
o    Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed.
o    Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations and as directed by Aldar Education. This will include but not be limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures as necessary.
o    Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan, developing a progress-based testing schedule in coordination with the assessment coordination, establishing and overseeing the processes related to assessment and reporting student attainment and progress, data collection, students’ records, and archiving.
o    Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
o    Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching.
o    Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
o    Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.
o    Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.

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

•    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