Middle School High School Principal (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)

Middle School High School Principal

The American Baccalaureate School, Kuwait

About the American Baccalaureate School

The American Baccalaureate School (ABS) is a private, nonprofit school in Kuwait offering an American-based curriculum, advanced coursework, and a college preparatory program. Established in 2006, ABS serves more than 1,300 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and is committed to developing responsible, independent, and intellectually engaged global citizens. For more information, visit www.abs.edu.kw.

About the Role

The American Baccalaureate School (ABS) in Kuwait is seeking a Middle School High School Principal for August 2027. This position requires relocation to Kuwait. At this time, ABS is only able to sponsor single, unaccompanied individuals. The Middle School High School Principal provides comprehensive academic and administrative leadership for Grades 6–12, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, student achievement, faculty performance, and operational effectiveness. The Principal is responsible for fostering a positive, structured, and academically rigorous learning environment while leading continuous improvement across the Middle School High School Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall academic and administrative leadership for Grades 6–12, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission, curriculum, and educational standards.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, instructional quality, assessment practices, and academic programs to promote student achievement and college readiness.
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop Vice Principals, department heads, teachers, and designated academic personnel, maintaining high standards of professional performance and accountability.
• Establish measurable academic goals, monitor student achievement data, and implement strategies to address performance gaps and improve instructional outcomes.
• Oversee student discipline, attendance, safeguarding, and welfare, ensuring a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Direct daily departmental operations, including academic scheduling, faculty assignments, staffing utilization, student supervision, and resource coordination.
• Lead faculty development, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative instructional practices.
• Develop and implement departmental improvement plans aligned with institutional priorities and school-wide objectives.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, faculty, and school leadership, addressing escalated concerns professionally and consistently.
• Monitor departmental performance, ensure compliance with school policies, and provide regular reports and recommendations to the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required; Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Substantial teaching experience at the Middle School and/or High School level.
• Demonstrated school leadership experience, preferably as a Principal, Vice Principal, Assistant Principal, or comparable academic administrator.
• Experience working within the U.S. educational system or an American-curriculum school is required.
• Previous professional experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region or other international school settings is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of American curriculum frameworks, secondary education, instructional leadership, assessment, and college preparatory programs.
• Proven experience supervising and evaluating teachers, managing faculty performance, and implementing academic improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated commitment to student achievement, professional accountability, safeguarding, and continuous school improvement.

Pay range and compensation package

ABS offers a competitive expatriate benefits package, including:

• Competitive, tax-free salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Fully furnished private accommodation provided by ABS.
• Annual summer holiday flight allowance.
• Relocation flight reimbursement upon arrival.
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Paid leave and official holidays in accordance with the employment contract.
• Employer-sponsored work visa and residency support.
• Professional development opportunities.