School Principal

Repton Dubai is currently recruiting an exceptional School Principal.

For over a decade, our school has proudly upheld its Outstanding rating by the KHDA, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in education. Situated on the largest campus in the Middle East, Repton Dubai is home to a thriving community of over 2,400 students representing more than 100 nationalities.

As a day and boarding school, we offer a truly global and inclusive learning environment that fosters grounded, rounded, and unbounded individuals, preparing them to thrive in an interconnected and ever-evolving world.

Our deep connection to the renowned Repton School in the UK, founded in 1557, ensures that our curriculum and ethos remain steeped in tradition while embracing innovation. Repton Dubai is also part of a family of schools in the UAE, including Repton Abu Dhabi and Repton Al Barsha, extending our legacy of excellence across the region.

About Repton Dubai:

Our mission is to nurture well-rounded individuals who are intellectually grounded, emotionally resilient, and unbounded in their aspirations. As part of the esteemed Repton family of schools, we combine a rich heritage of educational excellence with a forward-thinking approach to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. Our ethos is encapsulated in our commitment to producing future leaders who are equipped to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the global stage. Our balanced and inclusive environment ensures that every child feels valued, inspired, and supported to achieve their full potential

About the role:

As Principal, you will lead a thriving community of over 2,400 students from more than 100 nationalities, supported by a team of exceptional educators on the largest school campus in the Middle East.

You will have the unique opportunity to drive strategic innovation and maintain Repton Dubai’s position as a global leader in education, while leveraging the rich heritage of our connection to Repton UK and the collaborative strength of our sister schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Barsha.

Responsibilities:

 HOLISTIC EDUCATION

• Stay at the forefront of national and international educational trends, elevating teaching standards, refining a forward-thinking curriculum, and delivering co-curricular programmes that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives.
• Build a culture of professional excellence by fostering a high-performing learning community.
• Drive strategies that uphold exceptional teaching standards and implement a curriculum that seamlessly balances academic rigor with engagement and enrichment.
• Embrace a future-focused approach, ensuring students are equipped with pathways to succeed in an evolving global landscape, underpinned by unparalleled academic standards.
• Cultivate enduring and meaningful relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community, including Cognita schools.
• Place equal emphasis on academic achievement, pastoral care, and co-curricular excellence to unlock the full potential of every learner and drive sustained improvement.
• Champion a holistic approach to education by creating opportunities for all students to succeed, ensuring their diverse needs are met.
• Leverage data to identify areas for growth, inform improvements in student outcomes, and work collaboratively with the academic team to drive progress,

LEADERSHIP

• Exemplify commitment to the school community, develop staff leadership capacity, represent the school to the Ministry of Education and KHDA, and strengthen ties with local businesses and embassies.
• Partner with the Board to articulate and deliver an ambitious vision for the school, driving strategic goals and identifying innovative opportunities for the school and the broader Cognita network.
• Oversee the evolution of the campus through carefully planned facility enhancements, ensuring it remains at the forefront of world-class education.
• Ensure evaluations and appraisals are structured to promote impactful teaching, curriculum delivery, and meaningful assessments.
• Lead the creation and implementation of a dynamic vision for the school, ensuring it is underpinned by strategic school improvement planning, aligned with the school’s long-term goals.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Drive the school’s continued success as a premier international institution, aligned with its Mission, Ethos, and Values.
• Recruit, inspire, and retain the most exceptional talent to sustain world-leading educational standards.
• Monitor and elevate school performance through detailed analysis of admissions, stakeholder satisfaction, and academic outcomes.
• Lead preparations for accreditation, ensuring consistent excellence through strategic self-evaluation and improvement.
• Collaborate with financial teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective strategies that balance fiscal responsibility with a relentless focus on quality. Develop a deep understanding of the school’s financial and operational landscape, securing its long-term sustainability.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency, ensuring accountability to the Board and fostering trust within the community.

GROWTH

• Lead with distinction in student recruitment and retention, implementing innovative admissions strategies that reflect the school’s premium standing and commitment to growth.
• Elevate the school’s profile by championing its Values, Ethos, and Brand, showcasing its achievements on both local and international stages.
• Forge impactful partnerships with external stakeholders to advance strategic goals and maintain a dynamic, inspiring presence throughout the school community

Qualifications and Experience:

• A graduate degree in education or a related field; a Master’s or equivalent professional development (e.g., NPQH) is preferred.
• A proven record of outstanding leadership as a Principal in a high-profile school.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Strong business acumen, along with HR and compliance expertise, and an awareness of educational trends.
• International experience and a strong understanding of the Middle East region's educational landscape.

Please submit an application form and a comprehensive CV, along with a cover letter, which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria on this link www.odgers.com/90717

The deadline for applications is 17th January 2025, but we encourage early submissions. References will only be contacted at the final stages of the process, and only with your prior consent.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.