Assistant Principal; Primary​/Muna British Academy; AY

Job Description
Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal (Primary) to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in August 2026.

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal (Primary) to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in August 2026. Since our establishment in 2009, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an ADEK rating of Outstanding since 2015. In August 2025
, Muna British Academy relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in the Saadiyat Lagoons community. This move has enabled us to expand our provision—now welcoming students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future—within an inspiring environment that supports our mission of delivering exceptional education. Our new campus features world-class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth.

This relocation marks the next exciting chapter in our journey and offers an unparalleled opportunity for our community to grow and thrive in a premier educational setting. As we continue to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational group.

Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and will demonstrate a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values and culture of the region.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose: The Assistant Principal – Pastoral (Primary Phase) provides strategic and operational leadership for pastoral care across the primary school. The post holder will lead on areas including safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing, and school events, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment in which all students can succeed. Working closely with the Head of Primary, and leaders across the whole-through school, the Assistant Principal will contribute to whole-school development including curriculum design while maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding and Child Protection

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Primary Phase (or Deputy DSL as appropriate)
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures meet ADEK, UAE, and international best-practice requirements
• Lead safeguarding training for staff and ensure consistent implementation
• Manage concerns, referrals, and records with confidentiality and professionalism
• Liaise with external agencies, parents, and senior leaders as required

Behaviour and Wellbeing

• Lead and implement the Primary Behaviour Policy, promoting positive behaviour and high expectations
• Support staff with behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches
• Monitor behaviour data, identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions
• Promote pupil wellbeing, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Support children with additional pastoral or social-emotional needs

Pastoral Leadership

• Provide leadership and line management to pastoral staff, including phase leaders, SEN, and wellbeing teams as appropriate
• Support class teachers in managing pastoral concerns and parental communication
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
• Ensure consistent pastoral practices across all primary year groups

Strategic and Whole-School Contribution

• Contribute to the school’s strategic development plan, particularly in pastoral care and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with secondary colleagues to ensure continuity across phases
• Support inspection processes, including self-evaluation and quality assurance
• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as directed by the Head of Primary

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or
  
  B.Sc. degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master’s degree

Minimum Experience:

• At least 6 years' experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
• At least 2 years' experience in middle leadership role
• Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement…