Vice Principal

**Taaleem has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an inspirational

leader to become the Vice Principal of a Charter school in Abu Dhabi, UAE.**

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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 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 Charter Schools 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.

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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 Charter 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.

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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 Charter 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.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.

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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 ‎5, 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 adaptable to change
* Calm under pressure

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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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