Vice Principal (Girls Campus)

International K–12 School | Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE
Salary: AED 20,000 – 25,000/month (tax-free)
Start Date: As soon as possible (flexible for notice periods)
Contract: Full-Time, Senior Leadership

Cactus Recruitment is representing a well-established international school in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, seeking an exceptional educational leader for the role of Vice Principal for its Girls Campus.

🌍 About the School

This is a respected, long-standing K–12 international school offering a blended global curriculum integrated with UAE traditions and values. The school is committed to delivering a modern, forward-thinking education balanced with local cultural identity, providing students with a truly unique learning experience.

Backed by a supportive governing body and a clear long-term strategic vision, the school is undergoing an exciting phase of growth, improvement, and campus development.

This leadership role is an opportunity to help shape a school that prioritises:

• Academic excellence

• Student wellbeing

• Community values

• Professional autonomy for educators

• Innovation and high standards

The successful candidate will lead the Girls Campus of the school (K–12), ensuring strong academic outcomes and a safe, inspiring environment for all students.

🎯 The Role: Vice Principal (Girls Campus)

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Vice Principal will play a key role in driving whole-school improvement, academic standards, behaviour culture, and teacher performance across all grade levels (K–12).

This role requires a confident, experienced leader who can balance instructional leadership, behaviour culture, and strategic school improvement while fostering a positive, cohesive learning environment for students and staff.

📌 Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Lead and oversee teaching and learning across the Girls Campus (K–12).

• Monitor academic standards and drive school-wide improvement initiatives.

• Support teachers with coaching, evaluation, and performance development.

• Ensure curriculum alignment with the school’s blended international/UAE model.

• Use data effectively to identify trends, student needs, and improvement goals.

Behaviour & Wellbeing

• Oversee behaviour systems, policies, and restorative practices.

• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and student responsibility.

• Ensure all practices reflect cultural values and community expectations.

• Coordinate wellbeing initiatives that support student personal growth.

School Improvement

• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and improvement cycles.

• Lead or support accreditation, inspection, and compliance processes.

• Develop action plans to raise standards and enhance school performance.

Operational Collaboration

• Work closely with the Principal and senior leaders across campuses.

• Strengthen staff culture, team collaboration, and communication.

• Build strong relationships with parents and the wider school community.

👤 Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior educator with a strong record of leadership and measurable impact.

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of proven leadership experience (AP/VP/Principal level).

• Strong background in whole-school or multi-phase leadership (K–12 preferred).

• Demonstrated expertise in academic leadership and raising achievement.

• Experience in school culture, behaviour management, and wellbeing systems.

• Experience in international or multicultural school settings preferred.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead diverse teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with blended or hybrid curriculum models.

• Knowledge of UAE school standards or international accreditation frameworks.

• Ability to inspire staff, engage parents, and strengthen community ties.

💼 Salary & Benefits

AED 20,000 – 25,000/month (tax-free)
Plus a comprehensive leadership package:

• Accommodation allowance or school-provided housing

• Annual flights

• Medical insurance

• Visa sponsorship

• Discount on tuition fees

• End-of-service gratuity (per UAE labour law)

• Supportive governing body with a strong commitment to school development

🌟 Why This Role?

This Vice Principal position offers a rare opportunity to:

• Lead a girls-only K–12 campus

• Shape academic culture and drive whole-school progress

• Contribute to a school with a clear vision and strong strategic direction

• Work in a modern, growing school environment with leadership autonomy

• Make a meaningful impact within a community that values education and tradition

This is an excellent leadership role for candidates seeking professional purpose, international challenge, and career growth.