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Assistant Principal - Dubai Campus

Taaleem has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Assistant Principal of a growing Public-Private Partnership elementary school (K-5) in Dubai, UAE. 

Start date: August 2023

For the Assistant Principal, this will be a career-defining leadership challenge. The successful candidate will bring a track record of effective leadership as either a serving or aspiring Assistant Headteacher (Elementary) / whole school Assistant Principal and, preferably, have experience working in both the US and the UAE. The Assistant 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 school's Senior Leadership Team and teaching faculty. The core purpose of this role is to support the Leadership Team in fulfilling the vision to achieve outstanding results in all aspects of school life.

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 several private-public partnership schools in the UAE, to raise 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 support the Leadership Team in fulfilling the vision to achieve outstanding results in all aspects of school life.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for working in collaboration with the Principal and Vice Principal to implement areas of development as identified by the School Improvement Plan and provide professional instructional leadership in terms of curriculum development, instruction, and teacher development to deliver consistently high standards of teaching and learning.

The Assistant Principal will work under the guidance of the School Principal and Executive Principal for PPP Schools and will work closely with the founding staff team, as well as colleagues across the wider Taaleem family. The opportunity is to develop and bring into reality a compelling vision for an elementary 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. 

Posted: April 2023
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2023
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Monthly SalaryUSD 4900 - 5500
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Competitive tax-free salary
  • Residence Visa
  • Excellent housing rental allowance as per company policy  
  • Annual Flight allowance for self and dependents
  • Incoming flight (if hired from overseas)
  • Tuition fee allowance (subject to availability)
  • Private medical insurance for self and dependents 
  • Taaleem Professional Development and Senior Leadership network

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorEducation, Elementary Education, Primary Education
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Middle/Senior Leadership Qualification (desirable)
  • 5 years of school middle/senior leadership experience (required) 
  • Experience working with English Language Learners (required) 
  • Experience in Leading Curriculum Development (required) 
  • Previous experience working in the UAE or the GCC region (desirable) 
  • Previous experience working in the US (desirable)