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Vice Principal - Dubai Schools

Dubai Schools

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start August 2024

Job
School

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 8 years of teaching experience
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

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 6, 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 adaptability to change
Calm under pressure

Job Benefits:

Competitive Tax-free Salary
Generous Housing Allowance
Annual Flight Allowance for self and dependents
Private Medical Insurance for self and dependents
Tuition discount for two children

Job Description:

Taaleem has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an inspirational leader to become the Vice Principal of Dubai School Nad Al Sheba.

Start date: August 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 with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values, fostering future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools 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 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 collaborating with the Principal to manage all risks, fill the school, and manage the cost base to generate the budgeted revenue and profit and deliver outstanding ratings and parental engagement.

The Vice Principal will work under the guidance of the School Principal and Executive Principal for Dubai 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.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices about child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

This is a Direct to School Job

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.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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