Job overview BSAK – Head of Primary Odgers is delighted to be supporting The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) with the appointment of its next Head of Primary. For almost six decades, BSAK has occupied a unique position at the heart of Abu Dhabi. Founded in 1968 and built upon a tradition of excellence, service and community, the School has grown into one of the most respected British international schools in the world whilst remaining true to its founding principles as a not-for-profit, inclusive community school. As the British Embassy School in the UAE, BSAK combines the very best of British education with a deep connection to Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE community. Today, the School is recognised for exceptional academic outcomes, outstanding pastoral care and a rich programme of co-curricular opportunities, enabling every child to be known, valued and encouraged to thrive. BSAK Primary is a thriving, inclusive and high-performing learning community of more than 1,000 students. Achievement and laughter are hallmarks of the School, where children are placed at the heart of every decision and supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The Primary School benefits from outstanding facilities, highly engaged families, a talented and experienced staff team, and a culture built upon collaboration, care and continuous improvement. The School is now seeking an exceptional educational leader to become its next Head of Primary. This is an opportunity to lead a highly successful Primary School that enters its next chapter from a position of considerable strength. The successful candidate will build on a strong culture, excellent outcomes and a well-established leadership team, whilst helping to shape the future direction of Primary education within one of the region's leading British international schools. The next Head of Primary will combine educational credibility with strong interpersonal skills and sound judgement. They will be a visible and approachable leader, capable of inspiring and developing others while maintaining the highest standards of teaching, learning, wellbeing and inclusion. They will understand the importance of balancing academic rigour with holistic development and will work closely with colleagues across the School to ensure a coherent educational experience from Early Years to Secondary. The successful candidate will join an ambitious and values-driven community committed to educational excellence, innovation and continuous growth. They will bring the leadership capability, strategic insight and personal qualities required to preserve what makes BSAK Primary distinctive whilst responding thoughtfully to the opportunities and challenges facing schools in an evolving educational landscape. BSAK offers a highly competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to lead an outstanding Primary School with exceptional students, dedicated staff, engaged families and a clear sense of purpose. For further information about this opportunity, please download the Candidate Brief below. How to Apply In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please include current salary details and the names and contact details of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates. The preferred method of application is online at: https://www.odgers.com/96360 If you are unable to apply online, please email: sruthy.nair@odgers.com All applications will receive an automated response. Key Dates Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October Preliminary interviews with Odgers: w/c 26 October Online interviews with the Selection Committee: w/c 16 November Finalist interviews at BSAK, Abu Dhabi: w/c 7 December Start date: August 2027 For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact:
The successful candidate will join an ambitious and values-driven community committed to educational excellence, innovation and continuous growth. They will bring the leadership capability, strategic insight and personal qualities required to preserve what makes BSAK Primary distinctive whilst responding thoughtfully to the opportunities and challenges facing schools in an evolving educational landscape. BSAK offers a highly competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to lead an outstanding Primary School with exceptional students, dedicated staff, engaged families and a clear sense of purpose.