Majeda Salem Al Rowahi
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Senior educational leader with over 10 years of progressive leadership experience within ADEK Schools, specializing in system-aligned school improvement, safeguarding governance, student wellbeing, quality assurance, and inspection readiness. Proven record of leading regulatory compliance, child protection systems, data-driven improvement planning, and professional development frameworks that strengthen teaching quality, student safety, and whole-school performance. Recognized for strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and readiness to contribute at system level within ADEK Headquarters in the areas of Student Wellbeing, Student Protection & Safeguarding, and School Improvement & Assessment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting Principal
ADEK/Charter Schools
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Led whole-school wellbeing frameworks, strengthening student engagement, attendance, positive behavior, and emotional wellbeing.
- Established and supervised wellbeing committees, student leadership programmer, and community initiatives to promote resilience, inclusion, and student voice.
- Appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school, leading all child protection and safeguarding systems in full compliance with ADEK policies and national regulations.
- Led and supervised complex safeguarding and child protection cases, coordinating with ADEK, social workers, counsellors, and external agencies to ensure timely intervention and student safety.
- Directed whole-school safeguarding systems including reporting procedures, audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
- Led and delivered safeguarding training programmers (Levels 1, 2 & 3), strengthening staff awareness and reporting accuracy.
- Led whole-school improvement planning aligned with ADEK Irtiqaa frameworks, using inspection findings, internal reviews, and performance data to drive sustained improvement in teaching quality and student outcomes.
- Directed internal quality assurance reviews, lesson observations, and professional development cycles, resulting in measurable gains in instructional practice and staff performance.
- Played a key leadership role in preparing the school for ADEK inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Oversaw academic and operational planning, ensuring effective curriculum delivery and alignment with national standards.
- Managed staff development plans, performance appraisals, recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring to strengthen leadership capacity and retention.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and staff wellbeing through wellness initiatives and recognition programs.
- Managed budgets, resources, HR documentation, and daily operations to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance.
VP
ADEK/Emirates Schools
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Led professional learning and development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and instructional excellence.
- Designed and implemented targeted training programmes to enhance teaching quality and leadership effectiveness.
- Developed and executed annual training and development plans aligned with institutional goals and staff performance needs.
- Oversaw professional licensure examinations, ensuring full compliance with national education standards.
- Streamlined operational processes and resource allocation to improve efficiency and align with ADEK regulatory frameworks.
- Mentored and coached staff to strengthen performance, collaboration, and leadership readiness.
- Led the development and implementation of organizational policies to mitigate risk and strengthen compliance.
- Managed parent communication and engagement to support student success and maintain a positive school community.
- Led the development and implementation of organizational policies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with educational and operational standards.
- Managed communication and engagement with parents to support student success and maintain a positive school community.
- Streamlined resource allocation and budget management, optimizing operational performance across multiple departments.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting, ensuring efficient financial management and alignment with organizational priorities.
Curriculum Coordinator
ADEK
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Played a pivotal role in aligning curriculum plans with state standards while focusing on operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with educational regulations.
- Managed the implementation of quality assurance frameworks, focusing on curriculum development, teacher training, and the integration of technology into teaching practices.
- Coordinated and supported the development of professional learning programs for staff, ensuring that training programs were aligned with organizational needs and educational standards.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making, focusing on curriculum effectiveness and teacher performance.
- Promoted and implemented best practices to improve operational processes and ensure high standards in curriculum delivery.
- Managed compliance with national education standards, ensuring the organization met required regulations and guidelines.
Education
Master - Leadership
Emirates College for Advanced Education
Abu DhabiBachelor - Education
Emirates College for Advanced Education
Abu DhabiSkills
- Strategic learning and development
- Aligning professional growth initiatives
- Designing training frameworks
- Enhancing talent development
- Cultivating engagement
- Data analyses
- Policy governance
- Compliance
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Data-driven strategies
- Optimizing resources
- Evaluating outcomes
- Achieving organizational goals
Certification
- School Leadership Licensure - UAE (Principal)
- Empowering Leaders for Organization Excellence Certificate (ADEK)
- Leadership Training Program (Charter Schools)
- Tribal-Audit Inspector Competency Certificate
- Safeguarding Certificate Levels 1, 2, and 3
- First Aid & Fire Safety Training
LANGUAGES
Arabic: First Language
English: Advanced C1
CUSTOM SECTION
Proven leader in strategic learning and development, skilled in aligning professional growth initiatives with organizational objectives to foster excellence and innovation. Adept at designing impactful training frameworks, enhancing talent development, and cultivating engagement for sustained success. Expertise in policy governance, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management to maintain educational integrity and mitigate potential challenges. Proficient in leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize resources, evaluate outcomes, and achieve organizational goals.
Timeline
Acting Principal
ADEK/Charter Schools
08.2023 - 01.2026
VP
ADEK/Emirates Schools
08.2019 - 01.2023
Curriculum Coordinator
ADEK
12.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor - Education
Emirates College for Advanced Education
Master - Leadership
Emirates College for Advanced Education