9 Academic Principal jobs in Kuwait
School Principal - American Curriculum School in Kuwait - September 2025
Posted 11 days ago
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ASQ International is currently recruitinga dynamic Whole School Principal to inspire excellence across all grade levels at a prestigious school in the heart of Kuwait. If you thrive on innovation, lead with empathy, and believe in the transformative power of global education, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact—starting September 2025.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and visionaryWhole School Principal to lead a dynamic learning community at a well-establishedAmerican International School in Kuwait. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate educational leader to shape the academic and cultural direction of a diverse, international student body.
The school
At this dynamic international school, students experience more than just academics—they embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and global readiness. With a curriculum rooted in American educational values and enriched by international perspectives, learners are equipped not only for university success but for life beyond the classroom.
Academic excellence is paired with a strong culture of independence, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. Students are encouraged to explore their passions, challenge themselves, and develop a global mindset that prepares them to thrive at top universities around the world.
Outside the classroom, a vibrant mix of athletics, clubs, and creative programs fuels leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Technology is not just a tool—it’s an integral part of the learning experience, seamlessly integrated to enhance engagement and digital fluency.
A dedicated counseling team walks alongside each student, offering tailored support in academic planning, college admissions, and career exploration. All of this unfolds within a purpose-built, modern campus designed to inspire curiosity, connection, and a lifelong love of learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across the entire school (Pre-K to Grade 12), ensuring alignment with the American curriculum and international best practices.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving school culture.
- Lead and support a team of educators in delivering innovative, student-centered learning.
- Oversee curriculum development, staff professional growth, and school operations.
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
The ideal candidate
- Master’s degree in Education with Leadership certification
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an international or American curriculum school.
- Strong understanding of whole school operations and educational leadership.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative and adaptable leadership style.
Facts & Figures
- Location: Kuwait
- Job type: Contract
- Duration: Renewable
- Salary range: Calculated on individual basis dependent on qualifications and experience
- Benefits: Flight tickets, paid summer leave, furnished accommodation or housing allowance, transportation assistance, health insurance, visa assistance, end of service award.
About ASQ: The perfect match between international schools and candidates
ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions.
Kindly send your CV to: Jacqui Truelove or apply directly online at
We look forward to hearing from you!
If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.
Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ International talent pool, for future international positions.
#J-18808-LjbffrSchool Principal - American Curriculum School in Kuwait - September 2025
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We look forward to hearing from you! If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days. Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ International talent pool, for future international positions.
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School Vice Principal
Posted 4 days ago
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The Vice Principal plays a pivotal role in the administration of the school, supporting the Principal in managing the academic and operational functions. This leadership position requires a dynamic individual who can foster a positive learning environment, uphold educational standards, and ensure the effective implementation of school policies. The Vice Principal will work closely with teachers, students, and parents to promote academic excellence and student well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Principal in the overall management of the school.
- Oversee the curriculum implementation and ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Coordinate staff development and training programs to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Monitor student progress and implement interventions for academic improvement.
- Manage student discipline and promote a positive school culture.
- Facilitate communication between parents, teachers, and administration.
- Assist in budget preparation and resource allocation for school programs.
- Lead school committees and initiatives to improve educational outcomes.
- Support the Principal in strategic planning and school improvement efforts.
- Represent the school at community events and meetings.
Preferred Candidate:
- Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Ability to adapt to changing educational landscapes.
- Passion for student development and academic excellence.
- Proficiency in using educational technology and data analysis.
- Dedication to continuous professional development.
Skills
- Leadership and management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of educational policies and regulations.
- Proficiency in curriculum design and instructional methods.
- Ability to analyze data for academic improvement.
- Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
- Familiarity with educational technology tools.
- Organizational and time management skills.
School Vice Principal
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Vice Principal - Middle School/high School
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**Primary Functions**:
The Vice Principal is responsible for managing Middle School staff as directed by the Principal. Responsibilities include program management, discipline, staff evaluations, and professional development on classroom management; implement procedures and guidelines for an ISS program and A-Team.
**Responsibilities**:
- Providing supervision and evaluation of all Middle School staff in regards to curriculum implementation and classroom management procedures, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Weekly monitoring of Middle School department grades, ensuring grades are posted and updated weekly before Principal review.
- Supervising verification of all Middle School Department grades at report card time before verification by the Principal.
- Meeting with parents who have concerns about programs or teachers with regards to discipline and behavior management issues.
- To keep the Principal and school Superintendent apprised of all relevant and pertinent issues.
**Student Control and Supervision**
- Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline.
- To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while riding on school buses, and while taking part in authorized school activities.
- To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations of the school under the direction of the Principal.
- Be responsible for the supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the school.
- Monitor students arriving and leaving times from school paying special attention that no pupil is allowed to leave the school grounds for any reason unless being picked up by a parent or driver. Prior permission has been given the following office procedures.
- Daily lunch duty in the cafeteria to manage student behavior.
- Other duties assigned by the Principal or management.
**About American Baccalaureate School**:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Vice Principal - Middle School/high School
Posted today
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**Primary Functions**:
The Vice Principal is responsible for managing Middle School staff as directed by the Principal. Responsibilities include program management, discipline, staff evaluations, and professional development on classroom management; implement procedures and guidelines for an ISS program and A-Team.
**Responsibilities**:
- Providing supervision and evaluation of all Middle School staff in regards to curriculum implementation and classroom management procedures, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Weekly monitoring of Middle School department grades, ensuring grades are posted and updated weekly before Principal review.
- Supervising verification of all Middle School Department grades at report card time before verification by the Principal.
- Meeting with parents who have concerns about programs or teachers with regards to discipline and behavior management issues.
- To keep the Principal and school Superintendent apprised of all relevant and pertinent issues.
**Student Control and Supervision**
- Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline.
- To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while riding on school buses, and while taking part in authorized school activities.
- To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations of the school under the direction of the Principal.
- Be responsible for the supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the school.
- Monitor students arriving and leaving times from school paying special attention that no pupil is allowed to leave the school grounds for any reason unless being picked up by a parent or driver. Prior permission has been given the following office procedures.
- Daily lunch duty in the cafeteria to manage student behavior.
- Other duties assigned by the Principal or management.
**About American Baccalaureate School**:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Vice Principal - Middle School/high School
Posted today
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**Primary Functions**:
The Vice Principal is responsible for managing Middle School staff as directed by the Principal. Responsibilities include program management, discipline, staff evaluations, and professional development on classroom management; implement procedures and guidelines for an ISS program and A-Team.
**Responsibilities**:
- Providing supervision and evaluation of all Middle School staff in regards to curriculum implementation and classroom management procedures, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Weekly monitoring of Middle School department grades, ensuring grades are posted and updated weekly before Principal review.
- Supervising verification of all Middle School Department grades at report card time before verification by the Principal.
- Meeting with parents who have concerns about programs or teachers with regards to discipline and behavior management issues.
- To keep the Principal and school Superintendent apprised of all relevant and pertinent issues.
**Student Control and Supervision**
- Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline.
- To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while riding on school buses, and while taking part in authorized school activities.
- To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations of the school under the direction of the Principal.
- Be responsible for the supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the school.
- Monitor students arriving and leaving times from school paying special attention that no pupil is allowed to leave the school grounds for any reason unless being picked up by a parent or driver. Prior permission has been given the following office procedures.
- Daily lunch duty in the cafeteria to manage student behavior.
- Other duties assigned by the Principal or management.
**About American Baccalaureate School**:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Vice Principal - Middle School/high School
Posted today
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**Primary Functions**:
The Vice Principal is responsible for managing Middle School staff as directed by the Principal. Responsibilities include program management, discipline, staff evaluations, and professional development on classroom management; implement procedures and guidelines for an ISS program and A-Team.
**Responsibilities**:
- Providing supervision and evaluation of all Middle School staff in regards to curriculum implementation and classroom management procedures, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Weekly monitoring of Middle School department grades, ensuring grades are posted and updated weekly before Principal review.
- Supervising verification of all Middle School Department grades at report card time before verification by the Principal.
- Meeting with parents who have concerns about programs or teachers with regards to discipline and behavior management issues.
- To keep the Principal and school Superintendent apprised of all relevant and pertinent issues.
**Student Control and Supervision**
- Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline.
- To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while riding on school buses, and while taking part in authorized school activities.
- To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations of the school under the direction of the Principal.
- Be responsible for the supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the school.
- Monitor students arriving and leaving times from school paying special attention that no pupil is allowed to leave the school grounds for any reason unless being picked up by a parent or driver. Prior permission has been given the following office procedures.
- Daily lunch duty in the cafeteria to manage student behavior.
- Other duties assigned by the Principal or management.
**About American Baccalaureate School**:
ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.