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Principal

₹9.2L – ₹12L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 5 Aug
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schoolsfull-timePosted 27d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
International Indian School - Abu Dhabi
City
United Arab Emirates
State
Foreign Schools
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in United Arab Emirates

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in United Arab Emirates — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹10.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

International Indian School - Abu Dhabi requires a Principal in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About International Indian School - Abu Dhabi: a senior secondary institution in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.2 LPA – ₹11.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with International Indian School - Abu Dhabi instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

What is the average Principal salary in United Arab Emirates?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in United Arab Emirates varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

International Indian School - Abu Dhabi

Key facts about International Indian School - Abu Dhabi

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Dr Beno P Kurien
Affiliation #
6630209
Address
POST BOX NO : 319955 BANIYAS ABU DHABI. U.A.E, Post Box No, United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools, 319955

International Indian School - Abu Dhabi is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.

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