Principal

Horizon Private School (American Branch) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

1,600 students | 4-18 years | Co-ed | US Curriculum

for August 2025

Founded in 2008, Horizon Private School (American Branch) is a coeducational day school for 1,600 students, providing an inclusive American education, adopting the Common Core State Standards, for students aged 4 to 18, most of whom speak Arabic as a first language. The school is a community in the heart of Khalifa City and was rated ‘Very Good’ during its most recent Irtiqaa /ADEK inspection. Maintaining a deep respect for the vision, history, and traditions of their host country, more than 60% of their students are Emirati and the rest of their students represent 47 countries throughout the world. The school encourages students to reach for their dreams, try something new, be ambitious, and above all, be lifelong learners and distinguished global citizens. The Board of Governors is seeking to appoint a Principal to commence in August 2025. The successful candidate will be a visionary and inspirational leader, with demonstrable experience of successfully leading international schools, ideally with experience in the Middle East, with a track record of improving provision, building relationships and setting high expectations. READ MORE

Executive Head 

HIKSVS International School | Tianjin, China

1200 students | 3-18 years | Co-ed | Day

for August 2025

Founded in August 2017, HIKSVS International School is a leading co-educational British curriculum day school in Tianjin, China, owned by Hopeland International Education Group, a highly successful Chinese-owned independent education provider. Their strong partnership with the historic and highly successful Sutton Valence School in Kent, UK, one of England’s leading independent schools, underpins almost all that the school does. The school currently serves over 400 children aged 6-13 years old and from August 2025, a senior school will be launched, for students aged 13-18 years with an eventual capacity of 1,200 students. The school's Board is seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Executive Head, to lead in the launch and development of the Senior School, and to provide overall leadership of the whole school including the Senior School and the Primary School. This key role will be a wonderful opportunity to create a new senior school, during a very exciting period of development in the educational sector in China, with the support of an experienced and dedicated owner and Advisory Council.  READ MORE

Principal   

RAK Modern Private School | Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

2,300 students | 4-19 years | Coed | MoE Curriculum

for January 2025

RAK Modern Private School is a local day school for boys and girls aged 4 to 19, offering the Ras Al Khaimah Ministry of Education curriculum, taught in Arabic and English. The school is located in Al Dhait, and currently has approximately 2,300 students, with a maximum capacity of 2,600. The school has a second campus in Khuzam which is temporarily closed for building upgrades. The school has almost 300 staff, who come from a wide range of nationalities. The school is on a continuous journey to improvement and has recently been graded as ‘Good’ by the local inspection body. The Board is currently seeking to appoint an experienced, visionary leader to take up the post of Principal to lead RAK Modern Private School through the required transformation, to offer an excellent education to the children and young people of Ras Al Khaimah, and to take the school to a rating of at least Very Good with the local inspection body. The successful candidate will be able to communicate fluently in both Arabic and English and will have demonstrable experience of successful and transformative educational leadership, with school inspection experience, an understanding of the local Middle East context and strong commercial acumen.  READ MORE

Arabic Advisor - Leadership Support

Riyadh Schools | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

3 -18 years | Co-ed | Day | US Common Core

for August 2025

Riyadh Schools’ mission is to prepare students intellectually, morally and spiritually to pursue their aspirations and contribute to society. Their vision is to develop thoughtful learners and passionate leaders who will serve their society. Paramount to the school is that of reinforcing Islamic values and Saudi culture in the global world. They believe that every student can learn and improve, and it is the school’s responsibility to act in ways to make that happen. Riyadh Schools has two streams, a National Stream, and an International Stream. In the international stream, the Schools adopt the international schools’ curriculums in national subjects (Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Social Studies) from grades 1-12. In addition to that, the Schools also adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and English Language and math curriculums according to California Core Standards. The school is seeking to appoint an Arabic Advisor, who is an experienced school leader, with strengths in training and developing local educators and with experience of the US Common Core curriculum. READ MORE

Head 

The English School | Nicosia, Cyprus

1110 students | 12-18 years | Co-ed | Day

for September 2025

The English School, founded in 1900, is a co-educational, day school, attended mainly by Cypriot children, aged 12-18 years, currently with 1,110 pupils on roll. The school offers the British curriculum leading to IGCSE and A Level examinations, and lessons are taught in English. Entry to the school at age 12 is highly competitive and most of the leavers proceed to Russell Group universities in the UK, as well as many other top universities in Europe and the USA. Although a British curriculum school, The English School stays true to its Cypriot heritage and finds ways to creatively combine the two models, with students benefiting from IGCSE/A Level curriculum alongside Cyprus’ own culture and traditions. As well as being a member of HMC, The English School is BSO accredited and has regular ISI inspections. The Board of Management is seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational leader, with demonstrable experience of leading academically high-achieving schools, who has the interpersonal skills to lead a vibrant and diverse community, and who is aligned with the school’s vision of integrating tradition with vision and fostering global citizenship.  READ MORE

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