Associate Principal - Curriculum & Assessment - August 2026

Department and ReportingDepartment: Senior Leadership TeamDirect Reporting Line: School PrincipalSafeguarding StatementTaaleem 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.Job PurposeReports directly to the Principal and Heads of Elementary and Secondary school.Assumes supervision of the Elementary or Secondary school on behalf of or in the absence of the Heads.At the discretion of the Principal, specific responsibilities and latitude of independent action will vary, but the core function is to achieve outstanding results in the Teaching, Learning and Assessment aspects of school life.The Assistant Principal is responsible for working in collaboration with the Principal and Heads to ensure school staff understand the curriculum, its alignment, and that it remains accessible to all students through internal and external assessment practices.The SLT will manage all risks, manage the cost base to generate the budgeted revenue and profit, to deliver outstanding ratings and parental engagement.Key Relationships (Internal and External)School Governance Board (SGB), Dubai Schools Parent Association (DSPA) Central Office Team, School Head of Operations, Heads of Schools, Senior Leadership Team, Middle Leaders, Admissions Manager, School Staff, Parents and Students, External Agencies and Service Providers, Local Authorities, and Local Regulators.Key AccountabilitiesInspirational and Strategic LeadershipPromote Taaleem’s mission of “inspiring young minds,” our vision of being the most respected provider of education in the Gulf and the Dubai Schools five core values and strategic platforms.Promote an inspiring vision dedicated to high standards that is shared by all members of the school community and ensure its consistently enforced and monitored.Lead teaching, learning and assessment to high standards to be shared by all members of the school community and ensure alignment with the school mission and vision and values.Initiate, prioritize, and lead improvement activities through effective strategic leadership and planning which supports the vision, mission, and values of Taaleem and Dubai Schools with clear impact evidenced with data.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 expected of them and are competent and committed to achieving the school’s curricular goals.Develop a teaching, learning and assessment handbook that outlines curriculum standards, annual and long-term reviews.Develop long-term plans, thematic unit plans, and lesson planning procedures, and internal and external assessment adoption based on agreed frameworks.Distribute leadership effectively to achieve high standards of professional learning and personal development by creating an ethos of collective responsibility and mutual support.Lead, develop, and support Leads for Teaching, Learning, and Care.Coach, mentor, Inspire and empower middle leaders by clearly defining all roles and aligning these roles with school curricular priorities.Be receptive and prepare for external evaluation of the school’s curriculum and assessment program and implement any subsequent recommendations professionally and efficiently.Work effectively with school governance teams (School Leadership Teams, The Governing Body, Student Council, and Parents Council) 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 schools’ promise to parents.Clearly and comfortably delegate work, trusting and empowering others to perform collectively.Provide regular feedback and motivation to others to successfully achieve their targets.Encourage others to contribute, creating a spirit of teamwork and opportunities of cooperation and collaboration between departments.Contribute time and expertise to the professional learning and development of Taaleem teachers and leaders.Participate in and lead professional development workshops in the UAE, including events run by the Knowledge Human Development Authority (KHDA).Self - Evaluation and Improvement PlanningEnsure that the school’s academic program is fit for purpose and challenges students of all abilities.Aim towards achieving and maintaining a “good or better” rating on local and internal inspections.Involve all staff in systematic, rigorous self-evaluation and reflection with the explicit purpose of improvi