Head Master / Mistress

Job Description

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T aaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month.

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and commercially astute Founding Head Master / Mistress from January 2026, or at a mutually agreeable time, ahead of opening in September 2027.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of educational leadership, ideally across various settings, with the commercial acumen and cultural sensitivity needed to grow the Harrow brand in the UAE. They will inspire a vibrant school community, build strong relationships with families and staff, and drive the School’s long-term success.

Exceptional strategic and communication skills are essential, as is the charisma to serve as an engaging and effective ambassador for the School. The ability to lay the foundations for the School’s success, coupled with the capacity to attract and retain top-tier staff and pupils, will be key to the role.

Previous experience as a Founding Head Master / Mistress is desirable but not essential.

This is a unique opportunity to shape one of the world’s finest new schools, supported by the resources, expertise, and legacy of two world-leading educational institutions.

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2026-01-17 08:34:50