Vice Principal – Bilingual
Job Description
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to 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.
• Promote Taaleem’s mission of “inspiring young minds,” our vision of being the most respected
provider of education in the Gulf and our four core values and strategic platforms
• Promote an inspiring vision dedicated to high standards that is shared by all members of the school
community
• Initiate, prioritize and lead improvement activities through effective strategic leadership and
planning which supports the vision, mission and values of Taaleem
• Display a high level of professional competence in all areas of responsibility
• Communicate a clear view of the school’s aims so that all staff know what is required of them and
are competent and committed to achieving the school’s goals
• Distribute leadership effectively to achieve high standards of learning and personal development by
creating an ethos of collective responsibility and mutual support
• Inspire and empower senior and middle leaders by clearly defining all roles and aligning these roles
with school priorities
• Be receptive and respond to external evaluation of the school and manage the process and
implement any subsequent recommendations professionally and efficiently
• Work effectively with school governance teams (School Executive Board, The Governing Body, School Advisory Committee, Student Council, and Parents Association) to ensure informed and responsive
decision making, which helps to direct change and effective management of school resources
Skills
Person Specification:
Education:
Master’s Degree or NPQH, Teaching Certification, Principal / Educational Management qualification
Experience:
• 5 years’ school management / leadership in a K-12 international school
• Experience working in a school with a large student body (required)
• Experience working with English Language Learners (required)
• Experience with US Curriculum (desirable)
• Previous experience of working in the UAE or the gulf region (desirable)
Competencies:
• Knowledge of inspection and evaluation frameworks
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
• Financial acumen
• Experience of marketing and admissions
• Educational leader and outstanding teacher
• Management of human and physical resources
• Strategic planning, knowledge of child protection and health and safety
• Experience in developing and leading high performing teams
• Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders
Attributes:
• Collaborative team player, inspirational speaker, empathetic listener, integrity and strategic thinker
• Able to convert vision into action
• Internationally minded, emotionally intelligent, intercultural awareness, creative and persuasive
• Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards
• Adept in multilingual settings, spirited, pioneering, professional and nurturing.
