leader to become Founding Vice Principal of a new Public-Private Partnership
elementary school (K-5) in Ajman, UAE, start date: July/August 2023**
For the Vice Principal, this will be a career-defining leadership challenge.
The founding team are carefully shaping an educational offer based on an
understanding of Taaleem 's ethos and the needs of the pupils, 100% of whom
are Emirati.
The successful candidate will bring a track record of highly successful
leadership as either a serving or aspiring Head of Elementary / whole school
Vice Principal and, preferably, have experience of working in both the US and
the UAE. The Vice 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 central team and the wider family of
schools. First-class communication skills with the gravitas to act as a
credible ambassador to a range of audiences is crucial and will be
complemented by commercial acumen and the personal drive to establish this new
school as a success from the outset.
The aim of the PPP is to provide a world-class education at affordable prices.
The new school will receive significant investment to create an outstanding
campus and will benefit from the expertise of one of the region's highest
performing and fastest growing school groups.
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 a number of private-public partnership schools in the UAE,
with the aim of raising 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 provide professional, highly effective
leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results in all aspects
of school life.
The Vice Principal is responsible for working in collaboration with the
Principal to manage all risks, fill the school and manage the cost base to
generate the budgeted revenue and profit, and to deliver outstanding ratings
and parental engagement.
The Vice 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 a
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.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
Education:
* Teaching Certification
* Master 's degree (preferred)
* Principal/Educational Management qualification (NPQH/NPQSL)
Experience:
* 5 years' school senior leadership experience (required)
* Experience working in a school with a large student body (required)
* Experience working with English Language Learners (required)
* Experience in Leading Curriculum Development (required)
* Previous experience of working in the UAE or the GCC region (desirable)
To Apply:**
Please submit your application via TES and upload a copy of your CV and cover
letter for consideration.
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and its international equivalents.
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