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Assistant Principal - Sharjah Campus

Taaleem Ajyal Schools (ESE)

Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

US 4900 - 5500 a month

Housing allowance and relocation allowance

Annual flight allowance for self, spouse and two dependants

Start August 2023

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Major: Education, Elementary Education, Primary Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

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)

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

Job Description:

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

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is supporting the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in their commitment to establishing a “First Rate Education System” for all students.

We currently manage and operate 8 ESE public-private 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.

Al Maktoum Primary School, Al Diyafah Street, Al Satwa Al Qarayan C1 School, Al Qarayan, Sharjah Al Mataf C1 School, RAK Al Furqan C1 School, East Sharjah Sheikha Mariam C1 School, Sharjah Wadi Al Helo C1, Kalba Omar Abdul Aziz C1, Ajman Lubna Bent Hubab C1, Dibba

Due to the success of Taaleem's Ajyal Generation School project, this summer 2024, we will be awarded 2 new additional campuses and we are therefore looking for outstanding educators to join our growing family!

We are seeking dedicated, resilient teachers who are committed to the long-term goals of this project. We would like to recruit individuals who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process, and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals.

Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds. 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.

The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates, and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfillment, and a love of lifelong learning in every one of our students.

Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. Aside from your qualifications, personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you’re able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!

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