Adnoc Schools - Ghayathi - Branch 3Principal & Leadership Team

ADNOC Schools - Ghayathi is led by Principal Raisa Musaied Khaled Mohamed Al Mansoori, operating under the governance of Aldar Education (ADNOC Schools) — a network with direct institutional backing from the ADNOC Group. At the network level, strategic oversight is provided by CEO Sahar Cooper, Executive Director of Education Stephen Sharples, and Director of Charter Schools Donna McMaster, bringing combined decades of international education leadership to the group. The school's Board of Trustees includes senior ADNOC executives, providing a governance structure that is both well-resourced and strategically connected. Principal background and tenure data are not publicly available [MISSING: principal tenure and biographical background], though the school's 2025 ADEK inspection rated leadership effectiveness as Good — a rating held consistently since the 2022 inspection, signalling organisational stability rather than disruption.

The 2025 inspection identified a key area for development: inspectors noted the need to improve the impact of school leadership on student outcomes, specifically calling for stronger monitoring of how teachers use assessment data, a more active role for middle leaders, and greater consistency in evaluating teaching and learning. These are meaningful gaps for parents to weigh — the school's operational management is rated Good, but the translation of leadership intent into measurable academic improvement remains a work in progress.

The school employs 25 teachers supported by 12 teaching assistants for a roll of 267 students, producing a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:11 — notably more favourable than the Abu Dhabi city average of 1:13.6 across all private schools, and competitive among American curriculum schools in the region. Teacher nationalities span South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Jamaica. Staff qualification data and retention figures are not available [MISSING: staff qualification percentages and turnover rates], though the inspection report notes that teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and that professional development is actively focused on international assessment readiness and inquiry-based teaching.

Where the school genuinely stands out at the leadership level is in its community and parent engagement. Parents and community partnership was rated Very Good in the 2025 inspection — an improvement from Good in 2022 — reflecting structured communication through newsletters, digital platforms, and briefings on assessment results. Parent involvement in reading initiatives such as Reading Week and shared reading activities is a deliberate and evidenced feature of school life. Support for families of students with additional learning needs is specifically highlighted as a strength, enabling parents to contribute meaningfully to their child's progress. The school's Outstanding-rated health, safety, and child protection arrangements further reflect a leadership team with a clear and well-executed commitment to student welfare. With 94% of the student body being Emirati and a strong National Identity Programme earning an Outstanding ADEK rating in 2023, the school's cultural mission is coherent and consistently delivered.