Principal — Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1, United Arab Emirates

Est. 2014
₹97,500–1,18,000 /month(₹11.7L–14.1L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 23 Nov
● posted 16 Jun
Experience
5–8 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1 invites applications for a Principal in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1 in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.7 LPA – ₹14.1 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1 hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in United Arab Emirates.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1
CBSE · United Arab Emirates · Est. 2014
2014
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ALPANA SAWHNEY
PRINCIPAL
6630083
AFFILIATION
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools
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What is the salary for this job?

Abu Dhabi Indian School, Branch 1 lists ₹97,500–1,18,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–8 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

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