School Principal-Hayah International Academy Riyadh
Hayah International Academy, Cairo (Egypt)

School Details

We are seeking an experienced School Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team at Hayah International Academy Riyadh, American IB School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled to open in the 2027/2028 academic year.

The successful candidate will join in September 2026 and play a pivotal role during the critical pre-opening and launch phases. He/She will work closely with the administrative team, teachers, parents, and students of Hayah Academy Riyadh to drive institutional growth, cultivate a deeply connected school community aligned with our mission and core values, and establish the academy as a world-class institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and inspirational leadership to establish a high-performing, top-tier American / IB school.
• Lead the full pre-opening and launch phase, ensuring operational readiness and excellence from day one.
• Build and lead an exceptional leadership and teaching team, embedding a culture of high standards, accountability, and innovation.
• Drive outstanding academic outcomes through best-in-class IB and American curriculum implementation.
• Oversee governance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance to ensure world-class standards.
• Shape the school’s reputation and growth through strong community engagement and enrolment strategy.

Position Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in education with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Holding a master’s degree in administration is a must and is certified to be an administrator by an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in education, including at least five years of experience as an administrator, international experience is a must. Experience working in the GCC / Middle East region is a preference.
• Proven experience in IB and strong understanding of American curriculum framework with a track record of driving school improvement.
• Previous school start-up / early-stage leadership experience is a preference.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills