Principal — The Indian Academy Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Vacancies
- 1 opening
Job description
The Indian Academy Dubai 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 The Indian Academy Dubai in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools: a senior secondary institution, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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 (₹12.3 LPA – ₹22.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Indian Academy Dubai. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Why apply
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.
The Indian Academy Dubai
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in United Arab Emirates.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Questions about this job
What is the salary for this job?
Typical pay for this role is about ₹1,02,500–1,91,000 /month. This is an estimate for similar roles, not a figure The Indian Academy Dubai has stated, so confirm the actual pay (and whether it is in-hand or CTC) with the school before you accept an offer.
Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure ›Is a B.Ed required for this job?
The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.
Can freshers apply?
The school asks for 7–10 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.
When is the joining date?
The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.
How do I apply?
Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to The Indian Academy Dubai. You can follow it under My applications.
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