• Oversee the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the school curriculum in alignment with Common Core standards and MoE requirements.
• Ensure all teaching and learning practices are evidence-based, differentiated, and adapted to meet the diverse needs of students with varying abilities and conditions.
• Monitor classroom instruction and therapy sessions through regular observation, providing constructive feedback and professional guidance to staff.
• Lead the design, review, and quality assurance of all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), ensuring they are implemented consistently and reviewed on schedule.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, academic rigour, and student-centred learning across all year groups and programmes.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, structured, and well-resourced environment for students, staff, and visitors
• Develop and manage the school budget in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring responsible allocation of resources aligned with strategic priorities.
• Oversee student admissions, enrolment, and placement processes in accordance with school policy and MoE guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all students, staff, and school operations in compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements.
• Coordinate school timetabling, staffing structures, and resource allocation to maximise operational efficiency and educational effectiveness.

• Recruit, induct, and retain high-calibre teaching & therapeutic staff, in line with the school's staffing requirements and values
• Conduct regular performance appraisals, set clear professional development objectives, and deliver structured feedback to all direct reports
• Design and implement a comprehensive professional development calendar that addresses both individual and whole-school training needs
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school culture in which all staff feel valued, supported, and accountable.
• Address staff performance concerns in a timely, fair, and legally compliant manner in coordination with the HR department.

• Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or ensure a qualified DSL is appointed and supported in accordance with school policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a school environment that prioritises the physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being of every student.
• Oversee the implementation and continuous review of behavioural intervention frameworks, ensuring approaches are positive, evidence-based, and individualised.
• Manage and debrief all student incidents, behavioural crises, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with established protocols
• Collaborate with families and external professionals, including therapists, psychologists, and medical practitioners, to provide holistic student support.

• Develop and maintain open, respectful, and productive relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring they are active partners in their child's educational journey.
• Facilitate regular parent meetings, IEP review conferences, and school events that support family involvement and community trust.
• Communicate school updates, policies, and student progress clearly and consistently through appropriate channels in both English and Arabic
• Represent Stellar Education at external events, professional networks, and regulatory meetings as required.

• Ensure the school operates in full compliance with all applicable Kuwait Ministry of Education regulations, school accreditation standards, and internal governance policies.
• Lead the preparation for and response to MoE inspections, accreditation reviews, and any external audits.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory developments affecting special needs education in Kuwait and communicate implications to the leadership team.
• Ensure all documentation, reporting, and data management systems meet required standards and deadlines.

• Contribute to Stellar Education's wider strategic planning, senior leadership meetings, and whole-school initiatives as a member of the leadership team.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on school performance, student outcomes, staffing, and operational matters to the Board or Senior Management as required.
• Uphold and model the values, policies, and professional standards of Stellar Education at all times.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably requested by the Senior Management team in line with the scope of the role.

• Achieve full alignment of all academic and therapeutic programmes with the Ministry of Education (MoE) Kuwait regulations and international best practices in special needs education.
• Attain measurable year-on-year improvements in student learning outcomes, behavioural progress, and developmental milestones across all programme levels.
• Establish the school as a centre of excellence for inclusive education within Kuwait, recognised by families, regulatory bodies, and the wider educational community.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, multidisciplinary team through structured professional development, performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain robust systems for IEP design, implementation, monitoring, and review that are consistent, evidence-based, and family-centred.
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, therapists, external agencies, and community stakeholders to create a cohesive support ecosystem for every student.

• Lead the school with integrity, visibility, and a clear educational vision that is understood and embraced by all staff, students, and families.
• Complete a structured school self-evaluation within the first term and present a School Improvement Plan (SIP) aligned with Stellar Education's strategic objectives.
• Establish individual performance development plans for all direct reports within the first 60 days of appointment.
• Monitor and review student IEPs on a termly basis, ensuring that goals are ambitious, measurable, and responsive to each student's evolving needs.
• Maintain a minimum compliance rating in all MoE inspections and internal audits conducted during the academic year
• Represent the school at senior leadership forums, parent advisory meetings, and community engagement events as a credible and approachable ambassador for Stellar Education.

Education: Master's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field

Experience: 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience within a Special Needs educational environment

Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic (essential)

Certification: Valid school leadership or educational administration certification (required)

Common Core Curriculum | IEP Development & Oversight | Multidisciplinary Team Leadership | Behavioural Intervention | MoE Compliance | Parent & Community Engagement | Crisis Management | Curriculum Design | Strategic Planning | Staff Performance Management | Data-Driven Decision Making | Inclusive Education Frameworks