Female Secondary Principal
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, School Principal
IMPORTANT: The position is for the next academic year.
Start Date:
August 2026
The International Programs School (IPS) in Al Khobar, established in 2000 with just 19 students, has grown significantly and now serves over 1,443 students from more than 53 different nationalities. As a dynamic and gender‑segregated international school in Saudi Arabia, IPS provides a North American curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA), in addition to being authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
IPS boasts a diverse faculty that includes certified teachers from English‑speaking countries alongside Saudi and Arabic educators from the region. The school's core curriculum is aligned with North American standards and emphasizes a high‑quality classroom environment tailored to meet the needs of its international student body.
In the academic year, IPS became an IB World School, initiating the Primary Years Program (PYP) and the Diploma Program (DP), which further enhanced its educational offerings.
Working at IPS presents an excellent opportunity for educators to be part of a prestigious institution with a commitment to academic excellence and offers promising career prospects within a vibrant learning community.
Job OverviewThe principal shall pledge her commitment to providing leadership, organizational, and management skills to successfully guide school programs that will ensure that each student achieves success. The principal must have a lifelong love of learning, manage a highly qualified faculty, motivate students, and develop a working relationship with the parents.
Some of theKey Responsibilities of the Secondary Principal
A minimum of three years experience as a secondary principal. Proven ability to lead a secondary school division, with responsibility for academic programs, student wellbeing, staff supervision, and overall school operations.
- A Master’s degree in education or a related field. An advanced degree indicating deeper expertise in educational theory, leadership, or curriculum design, supporting high‑level decision‑making and strategy.
- Experience working in the Arab Gulf countries.
- Experience with school accreditation processes. First‑hand involvement in preparing for or leading school accreditation visits with organizations such as CIS, NEASC, or others.
- IB Diploma Programme (DP) leadership experience. Direct experience in leading or managing the IB DP, ensuring alignment with its rigorous standards and philosophy.
- Familiarity with the IB DP authorization or re‑authorization process. Knowledge of the protocols, documentation, and implementation steps required for successful IB DP authorization or re‑authorization.
- Licensed/certified as a school administrator.
- Proven international leadership experience as a Principal. Successful leadership in an international school setting, with a clear understanding of the complexities and dynamics of a cross‑cultural educational environment.
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