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Vice Principal

Vice Principal

Taaleem

United Arab Emirates

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Salary:
Competitive Tax-free Salary + Generous Housing Allowance + Annual Flight Allowance for self and dependants + Private Medical Insurance for self and dependants + 100% tuition discount for two children + Corporate Benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
July/August 2023
Apply by:
20 March 2023

Job overview

Taaleem has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an inspirational leader to become the Vice Principal of a Charter school in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 


Start date: July/August 2023


For the Vice Principal, this will be a career-defining leadership challenge. The founding team are carefully shaping an educational offer based on an understanding of Taaleem’s ethos and the needs of the pupils, 100% of whom are Emirati.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of highly successful leadership as either a serving or aspiring Whole school Vice Principal and, preferably, have experience of working in both the US and the UAE. The Vice Principal will shape a school character that is based on the distinctive traditions of an American approach to education yet is firmly rooted in Emirati culture.

The successful candidate must have the desire to work as part of a team and to build a close relationship with the central team and the wider family of schools. First-class communication skills with the gravitas to act as a credible ambassador to a range of audiences is crucial and will be complemented by commercial acumen and the personal drive to establish this new school as a success from the outset. 

The aim of Charter Schools is to provide a world-class education at affordable prices. The new school will receive significant investment to create an outstanding campus and will benefit from the expertise of one of the region’s highest-performing and fastest-growing school groups. 


Taaleem

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is continuing to support the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, establishing a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors. We currently manage and operate a number of Charter schools in the UAE, with the aim of raising the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth. 


The Role:

The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results in all aspects of school life.

The Vice Principal is responsible for working in collaboration with the Principal to manage all risks, fill the school and manage the cost base to generate the budgeted revenue and profit, and to deliver outstanding ratings and parental engagement.

The Vice Principal will work under the guidance of the School Principal and Executive Principal for Charter Schools and will work closely with the staff team, as well as colleagues across the wider Taaleem family. The opportunity is to develop and bring into reality a compelling vision for a school that will offer a rigorous American education and aims to develop respectful citizens who embrace UAE culture and values while having a strong global perspective. 

Please see attached Job Description for more information.


Position Requirements: 


Education: Master’s degree or NPQSL/NPQH, Teaching certification, Principal / educational management qualification

Experience: 

The placement will be in a large school setting (2000+ primary students); at least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role that has included responsibility for running/line managing a team, making curriculum decisions, inspection procedures and working firsthand with parents.

The Primary section runs from KG to Grade 5, follows US curriculum standards, and employs an internationally diverse staff, knowledge and experience in a similar setting would be a distinct advantage.

IB PYP experience, US curriculum standards and familiarity with the UAE context would be desirable.

 

Competencies:

  •  Critical thinker and problems solver
  • Knowledge of international inspection, and evaluation frameworks
  • Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
  • Financial acumen
  • Successful in managing time and priorities
  • Experience in developing and leading high performing teams
  • Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders
  • Able to delegate effectively and hold people to account
  • Able to drive improvements by taking staff along with you
  • Educational data literate

 

Attributes:

  • Internationally minded, emotionally intelligent, intercultural awareness, creative and persuasive
  • Action orientated
  • High stamina and resilience
  • Flexibility and adaptable to change
  • Calm under pressure


To Apply:

Please submit your application via TES and upload a copy of your CV and cover letter for consideration. 


Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and its international equivalents.

About Taaleem

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  • Taaleem
  • PO Box 76691, 1st Floor Century Plaza, Jumeira Road, Jumeira 1
  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates
+971 349 8806

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About Taaleem

Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has over 27,000 students attending our diverse portfolio of international schools, pre-schools and public-private partnership schools across the UAE. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.

Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

Taaleem seeks to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.

Taaleem is committed to:

  • Equipping children in the region holistically with the skills, knowledge and character to compete globally
  • Offering a comprehensive range of outstanding international curricula
  • Designing, building and managing the best educational facilities
  • Creating and implementing benchmark educational initiatives
  • Nurturing educational excellence through the attraction, retention and development of the best educators
  • Continuously evaluating and improving standards across our schools
  • Establishing our schools as valued cornerstones of their communities


Opportunities at Taaleem

The Taaleem family of schools are a truly values-driven organisation and always happy to receive applications from ‘outstanding’ teachers, including KG, Early Years and Primary and Secondary Specialists. We are also looking to hear from experienced professionals interested in joining our support functions within our schools and Central Office.

We recruit the very best international teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring young minds and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. Due to our rigorous approvals systems in the UAE please be aware of the requirements for teachers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Candidates must hold a recognised teaching qualification, e.g. Bachelor’s of Education or PGCE to gain KHDA and ADEK approval.


History of Taaleem

The origins of Taaleem began in 2004 when Beacon Education, a school management company was set up to develop and run high quality education projects. Beacon Education was created to meet the need for top-quality schools as the region’s population continues to grow.

Our first schools opened in September 2005 and two years later, His Excellency Nasser Hassan Al-Shaikh, Chairman of the Board of Taaleem, spearheaded a major ongoing investment in Beacon Education by National Bonds, a Dubai-based private joint stock company with around 50% ownership by the Government of Dubai.

Taaleem is the assumed name through which we will continue to deliver our promise to inspire students and help them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

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