Personal Assistant to Principal
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Overview
Sabari Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools is accepting applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Sabari Indian School, established 2013, runs as a senior secondary campus in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Personal Assistant to Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Sabari Indian School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.