Head of Primary - School Leadership

Head of Primary - School Leadership Job Snapshot

Role:
Head of Primary

Location:

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function:
Educaiton Management

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of experience in education, including substantial senior leadership experience

Job Type: Not specified

Position Overview Aldar Education is seeking an exceptional Head of Primary in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, commencing January 2027. This senior leadership opportunity carries strategic, educational and operational responsibility across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and the preparatory years within a high-performing British curriculum school. The Head of Primary will lead educational standards, pupil outcomes, safeguarding, culture, inclusion and day-to-day effectiveness while ensuring a coherent journey from FS1 through Year 8 and successful transition into Senior School.

Job Details Country:
United Arab Emirates

City:
Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function:
Educaiton Management

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality:
Not specified

Job Type: Not specified

Start Date:

January 2027

The Head of Primary will be a highly visible member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Principal, Head of School and other senior leaders to deliver the school 's strategic priorities. The role requires an experienced and credible educational leader who can unite Early Years, primary and preparatory practice while respecting the developmental needs of each stage.

The postholder will combine academic ambition with strong pastoral judgement, clear accountability and effective operational leadership.

• Provide clear, visible and accountable leadership across the Primary School.
• Develop and deliver a strategic vision and improvement plan aligned with the wider direction of the school.
• Take overall responsibility for educational standards, pupil outcomes, culture, organization and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute fully to whole-school strategy, policy development and decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain clear communication with senior leaders regarding performance, priorities, risks and significant developments.
• Ensure the Primary School is prepared for inspections, regulatory reviews and compliance visits.
• Maintain compliance with applicable ADEK and UAE requirements.
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable actions across Early Years, primary and preparatory provision.

• Secure consistently high standards of teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment from FS1 to Year 8.
• Provide expert oversight of a developmentally appropriate, academically ambitious and balanced curriculum.
• Ensure effective curriculum progression throughout the Primary School.
• Strengthen transition into, through and beyond the Primary phase.
• Evaluate educational standards through rigorous quality assurance, pupil outcomes, professional dialogue and stakeholder feedback.
• Hold leaders and teaching teams accountable for pupil progress and classroom practice.
• Ensure appropriate support and challenge for all pupils.
• Oversee provision for pupils of determination, English language learners and gifted and talented pupils.
• Promote intellectual curiosity, creativity, independence and a strong culture of scholarship.
• Use evidence and evaluation to identify priorities for continuous school improvement.

• Lead pupil welfare, behaviour, attendance and pastoral care across the Primary School.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection remain central to school culture and daily practice.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and relevant pastoral…