*Taaleem is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Head of Secondary to
join Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba from August 2025.**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 Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej, and Nad al
Sheba Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the
government and the private sector that ensures Dubais aspiration to have
100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools.*Job Purpose:*The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective
leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results in all
aspects of Secondary School life. The Secondary Headteacher promotes an
inspiring vision and clear direction that all members of the Secondary School
and the Senior Leadership Team share. Ultimately, the Secondary Headteacher
is responsible for ensuring that the curriculum, teaching, and assessment
practices inspire high levels of engagement, achievement, and progress for
students of all abilities.*Key Accountabilities:*

• Promote Taaleems mission of xe2x80x98inspiring young minds - our vision of

being the most respected provider of education in the Gulf and our core
values and strategic platforms.

• Promote an inspiring vision dedicated to high standards that all members

of the Secondary School share.

• Initiate, prioritize, and lead Secondary School 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 Secondary Schools aims so that all

staff know what is required of them and are competent and committed to
achieving the schools goals.

• Be receptive and respond to the external evaluation of the school and

manage the process professionally and very efficiently with your senior
colleagues.

• Work effectively with school governance teams (School Advisory Committee

and Parents Associations) and Taaleem, Head of School, to ensure informed
and responsive decision-making, which helps to direct change and effective
management of school resources.

• Ensure that the levels of students attainment and the quality of

teaching successfully align with the Secondary Schools promise to
parents.

• Participate and lead professional development workshops in the UAE,

including events run by the Knowledge Human Development Authority (KHDA)
or Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC)

• Ensure that the Secondary Schools academic program is fit for purpose

and challenges students of all abilities.

• Maintain an xe2x80x98Outstanding rating in Phases 3 and 4 on inspections.
• Involve all Secondary staff in systematic, rigorous self-evaluation with

the explicit purpose of improving the quality of students experiences
and their standards of attainment.

• Work collaboratively with external bodies and the Senior Leadership Team

to achieve outstanding results on school accreditations, inspections, and
evaluations

• Monitor teachers plans, evaluate students classroom experiences,

track students attainment, and evaluate progress towards meeting agreed
targets

• Ensure that middle leaders and teachers set aspirational yet realistic

goals aimed at improving students performance

• Ensure that all recommendations from previous inspections and evaluations

are included in the schools improvement plans

• Work closely with the Principal, Business Manager, Admissions Manager,

other Heads of Schools, and SLT to ensure that all policies, procedures,
and routines across the school are effective and efficient.

• Ensure accountability of the schools actions and outcomes with regard

to compliance and health and safety issues

• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Admissions Manager to achieve

enrolment targets and business objectives

• Ensure that teaching and learning are monitored closely and consistently

using SISRA Observe to rate the quality of teaching practice across the
school and identify areas of development

• Ensure that all Secondary School staff are appraised annually, providing

recognition for areas of strength and recommendations for areas of
development and growth.

• Work collaboratively with the Principal, Operations Manager, and SLT to

develop CAPEX and Consumable budgets and then monitor performance against
the Secondary Schools budget lines

• Be responsible for the safety and well-being of all students through

positive recognition and high expectations for behavior and conduct

• Build and maintain relationships with Secondary School parents and the

community by establishing regular and appropriate communications with all
members of the school community, both internally and externally

• Market the Secondary School to the local and wider community to recruit

new students and retain existing students to achieve a full school roll.

• Ensure that parents receive regular reports of their childrens progress

and attainment that include next steps for learning*To apply:*Interested applicants should click apply, complete the application, and
upload a copy of their CV.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.

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