Vice Principal

Wales International School, Abu Dhabi is a school with a bold vision and the highest standards. As one of the leading international schools in Abu Dhabi, we pride ourselves on being a member of COBIS and BSME, as well as being a member of the elite High Performance Schools network, and a nominee for the TES international school awards 2024.

We are known internationally for our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and innovation, as well as being a Center of Excellence for bilingual and multilingual education practice. We are a 3-18 school, functioning as the school of choice for our predominantly Emirati clientele.

We offer a rigorous yet creative approach to the National Curriculum of England & Wales, whilst always being sensitive to our host community, and have been endorsed by Edexcel and Oxford AQA. All of our lessons are taught in English, and our staff, parents, and students enjoy the community feel we provide. We are proud to be an inclusive school with a broad ability range, however we have rigorous entry testing for all prospective students in English, Mathematics, and Arabic. 

The school is located on a purpose-built, modern campus, with a state-of-the-art swimming pool, well-maintained playing fields, bespoke play areas, innovation labs, STEAM rooms, and hydroponics. We have a unique relationship with the Gracia Farms Group, as we seek to develop our commitment to sustainability through a staff-led farm school initiative.

As a school, we have high expectations of our staff however we support anyone who seeks professional development opportunities, and have staff completing Masters degrees, NPQs, QTS, and ECTs. We are constantly seeking more ways to enable our staff to pursue their own career development, and have bespoke leadership training for any staff member who is interested, involving a Pioneers group, a leadership book club, support to design and lead on strategic projects, and mentoring from skilled leadership who are always supportive and welcoming. We also have a weekly CPL program which has been described as " truly outstanding".

WIS is a school that actually values the contribution and unique role each staff member plays in the development of intellectual curiosity in our children. If you are the kind of person who loves education

This year, the school is being further enhanced with new campus developments such as a nursery and a running track. We are also continuing to evolve our curriculum offer and our dynamic, innovative approach to learning which makes every day at WIS exciting and unique. WIS truly is a school where every learner aims higher!

Wales International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS and ICPC checks.