Assistant Principal (Elementary)

Due to expansion, Dubai Schools are seeking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Principal from August 2022. The postholders will be dynamic and inspirational leaders, with preferable experience leading the whole school Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

Dubai Schools Al Barsha & Dubai Schools Mirdif 

The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance. The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha & Mirdif Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools. 

Assistant Principal - Teaching, Learning & Assessment 

The Assistant Principal reports directly to the Principal and Heads of Elementary and Secondary schools. Assumes supervision of the Elementary or Secondary school on behalf of or in the absence of the Heads. At the discretion of the Principal, specific responsibilities and latitude of independent action will vary, but the core function is to achieve outstanding results in the Teaching, Learning and Assessment aspects of school life.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for working in collaboration with the Principal and Heads to ensure school staff understands the curriculum, and its alignment, and that it remains accessible to all students through internal and external assessment practices. The SLT will manage all risks, manage the cost base to generate the budgeted revenue and profit, to deliver outstanding ratings and parental engagement.

About Taaleem

Taaleem’s main activity is the development and management of early childhood, primary and secondary schools. 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 program. 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 creation 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

What We Offer

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure our senior leaders are equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience. The successful applicant will receive an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places within selected schools and an annual flight allowance along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in the UAE. Most importantly they will have a unique and rewarding opportunity to join a hybrid school model, that is the first of its kind in Dubai, serving the local communities to provide high quality teaching and learning.

As a Taaleem senior leader 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 we recruit the very best teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. 

We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.