Assistant Principal - KG - Dubai Schools Al Barsha - August 2026
About This Role
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.
Taaleem is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate Assistant Principal - KG to join our Dubai Schools Al Barsha for an August 2026 Start.
Job Purpose:
Reports directly to the Principal and the Head of Elementary school.
Assumes supervision of the Elementary 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.
Skills
Education: Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum, or a closely related field, or NPQH, Teaching certification, experience curriculum leadership
Experience: 5 years’ school management/leadership in K-12 American curriculum school or international educational setting
Competencies Knowledge of American Common Core or equivalent standards Knowledge of external assessments such as NWEA MAP, CAT4, etc. Knowledge of international accreditation, inspection and evaluation frameworks Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form Financial acumen High level of data analysis skill and ability to make data-informed decisions 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 Collaborative team player, inspirational speaker, empathetic listener, integrity and strategic thinker Able to convert curricular vision into action Internationally minded, emotionally intelligent, interculturally aware, creative and persuasive Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards Adept in multilingual settings, spirited, pioneering, professional and nurturing Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.Attributes