Principal

Indian School, Box 16062 Al-ain· Est. 1977 · CBSE · United Arab Emirates
₹11.5L – ₹19.7LCBSEcontractOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 1 Oct
● posted 25 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1977.

What you'll handle

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.5L – ₹19.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in United Arab Emirates

₹11.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.5L – ₹19.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Indian School, Box 16062 Al-ain in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Indian School, Box 16062 Al-ain, established 1977, is a senior secondary school in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Indian School, Box 16062 Al-ain receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Indian School, Box 16062 Al-ain
CBSE · United Arab Emirates · Est. 1977
1977
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MINI NAIR CHITTADE KELAN KANDATH
PRINCIPAL
6630011
AFFILIATION
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools
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