Vice Principal Academic – Al Ain

About the role

The Institute of Applied Technology is looking for a Vice Principal Academic to support the Principal in delivering high‑quality leadership to the teaching team at its Al Ain campus. The role oversees the academic programme, ensures curriculum fidelity, and may represent the Principal on the Academic Council when required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the teaching team, taking personal responsibility for day‑to‑day academic operations.
• Supervise Lead Teachers, providing guidance and monitoring performance.
• Facilitate development and implementation of IAT’s curriculum and project planning.
• Promote a collaborative learning environment that encourages continuous improvement.
• Align teaching, learning and assessment practices with performance improvement standards.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration among teachers.
• Observe classes regularly, evaluate lesson plans and encourage diverse instructional strategies.
• Ensure instructional programs develop analytical, critical‑thinking, problem‑solving and creative skills.
• Oversee personnel evaluation procedures to ensure fairness, accountability and growth.
• Conduct teacher observations, hold follow‑up conferences and maintain improvement records.
• Develop Professional Improvement Plans (PIP) with staff when needed.
• Recommend staff‑development opportunities such as workshops, conferences and peer‑learning sessions.

Required profile

Required skills