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Lead for Teaching, Learning, and Wellbeing

Taaleem is looking for qualified, engaging, and inspirational Leads for Teaching, Learning, and Well-being, to join our growing Dubai Schools campuses for the coming academic year 2023 - 2024.

Dubai Schools
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, and Nad al Sheba 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.

The Role

The Lead for Teaching, Learning and well-being (LTLW) is a stipended position that ensures that the Grade Level Leaders (GLLs) work in a collaborative, effective, and efficient manner.

The LTLW is a full-time middle leadership position that supports the Dubai Schools initiative by reinforcing the DS Mission, Values, and Attitudes, assisting in the building of a coherent curriculum, and ensuring effective teaching and learning are priorities of the LTLW. The well-being of students is a focus with the LTLW supporting GLLs and the school counselor in monitoring tier 2 and 3 students.

Coherence, positivity, and engagement inspire students to continually meet and exceed their learning targets, and the LTLW models this within the Dubai Schools community of learners.

Taaleem

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 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.

Posted: January 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.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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Location	Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	August 2023
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Elementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies	2

Job Benefits

What We Offer
We are committed to developing our staff and running 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,
housing allowance / provided accommodation,
medical insurance,
work permit/visa
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.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Education
Additional School Requirements
Qualifications: Have a Bachelor's degree and an Elementary Education Teaching qualification Possess successful experience teaching in Grades 1-5 (Years 2-6) Possess recent experience as a Lead Teacher / Subject Leader / Coordinator or Lead for Teaching, Learning, and Wellbeing Have a flexible and enthusiastic approach with a can-do ethos Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn Available to start August 2023 Aside from your qualifications, personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow.

About the School

Everybody remembers an inspiring teacher because of the material difference he or she makes to us as individuals, stretching our potential and encouraging us to make the most of our strengths. Empowerment is the upshot of inspirational teaching and it sees students increasingly aiming higher and aiming more. Together, inspiration and empowerment can be the architects of our future successes. Having charted the link between inspiration, empowerment and success, creating an environment that inspires children is the driving force behind Taaleem. 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. The vision for Dubai Schools is to offer a first-class international education to students by being a beacon and exemplar of academic quality. The school uses the US curriculum, the New York Engage Standards, as the foundation of the educational program, balanced with a sharp focus on Arabic literacy, Islamic studies, and the cultural values of the UAE. Maintaining this balance is crucial and is likely to define the successful leadership of a school that seeks to meld global-mindedness with an appreciation of the UAE’s cultural heritage. The main objective of the Dubai Schools Project 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 by 2026.