ABQ Oman - Principal

A Remarkable Leader for a Remarkable School

About ABQ International School

Azzan Bin Qais International School, Muscat, Oman is part of the ABQ Group of Schools. The school has been a leader in Muscat’s educational landscape for 35 years, offering an environment that fosters academic excellence, Omani culture, creativity and community service.

ABQ Azzan Bin Qais is CIS (Council of International Schools) accredited and offers state-of-the-art facilities and experienced international teachers. The school provides a continuous,supportive journey to graduation serving students from Pre-KG (FS1) to Grade 12 (Year 13).With a curriculum rooted in the Cambridge Programme and a rich history of outstanding academic results.

The Opportunity

ABQ International School seeks an experienced Principal from August 2025 or sooner to continue the school's journey of excellence.

The successful School Principal will:

Be an excellent teacher and effective, experienced whole school leader
Have a proven track record of making a significant and positive impact upon the learning opportunities for children
Secure the delivery of high standards in all aspects of the school
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a good team player
Play a leading role in demonstrating the excellence of our school to stakeholders and thelocal and wider community
Teacher recruitment experience will be an advantage

To be considered the applicant must have:

Significant and relevant experience in educational leadership and management in a high performing Cambridge curriculum (or closely related) school
A degree, or postgraduate qualification in education
A professional interest in recent educational developments and initiatives
Excellent leadership, management and organisational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work successfullywithin an international context
High standards and expectations from self and others
Experience of whole school leadership in a multicultural Cambridge Curriculum school or equivalent with children where English may be a second language will be an added advantage.
An understanding of operating in a for-profit school environment.
A proven record of leading HSSE and pupil safeguarding and knowledge of how this isapplied in a school context

Offer:

The successful applicant will be offered a family status one-year contract in the first instance to be renewed for two years by mutual agreement. Remuneration will be an attractive and competitive tax-free salary housing inclusive in salary and additional benefits including:

School maintained car
Annual discretionary performance bonus
Medical insurance for self and family
Annual flight tickets for self and family
Life insurance for self
End of service benefit
100% tuition fee discount for children studying at any of our schools

Edvectus has been retained as the exclusive partner for this search. To proceed, please send your CV and cover letter to leadership@edvectus.com