About this role
Capital School Bahrain is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking School Principal to lead our vibrant educational community spanning Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through to Year 13.
The successful candidate will serve as our chief educational and operational leader, driving high academic standards, embedding rigorous quality assurance aligned with BQA (Education & Training Quality Authority) and championing our unique whole-school focus on academic excellence, innovation, STEM, and digital learning.
Job Title: School Principal (EYFS – Year 13)
Location: Kingdom of Bahrain
Contract Type: Full-time, 2-Year Initial Contract (Renewable)
Start Date: August 2027 (or by mutual agreement)
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England (EYFS, Edexcel IGCSE & A-Levels)
Reporting To: Board of Directors / Chairman
Category: Executive Leadership / Headship
Job Description / Role Purpose
The Executive Principal provides strategic vision, instructional leadership, and operational management across all phases (EYFS, Primary, and Secondary/Sixth Form). The Principal will be responsible for raising academic performance, sustaining an inclusive and supportive school culture, maintaining financial viability through enrollment growth, and leading the school through regulatory inspections to achieve "Outstanding" categorization.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Education, or a related discipline.
Teaching Credential: PGCE / Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Leadership Certification: NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) or equivalent executive leadership credential is highly desirable.
Licensing: Ability to satisfy all Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education (MoE) principal licensing requirements (including fully attested degree certificates).
Experience & Competencies
Leadership Experience: Minimum 5–8 years in senior educational leadership (Headteacher, Principal,