Principal — International Indian School - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Est. 2016 · senior secondary · Post Box No
₹7.5L – ₹12.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 9 Feb
● posted 11 Nov
Job description
Overview
International Indian School - Abu Dhabi, established 2016, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹7.5 LPA–₹12.2 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
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
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International Indian School - Abu Dhabi
CBSE · United Arab Emirates · Est. 2016
2016
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Dr Beno P Kurien
PRINCIPAL
6630209
AFFILIATION
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools
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