Assistant Headteacher - Co-curricular and Harrow Identity

XPTeach Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem is seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Co-curricular and Harrow Identity) to lead the strategic development and delivery of a broad, inclusive programme of wider education from EYFS to Year 8. Reporting to the Head of Junior School, the post-holder will bring coherence to co-curricular provision, sport, educational visits, pupil leadership, community service and major school events.

The role ensures that experiences beyond the classroom contribute to pupils’ character, confidence, talents

Job description

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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.

All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Headteacher (Co-curricular and Harrow Identity) will lead the strategic development and delivery of a broad, inclusive and ambitious programme of wider education from EYFS to Year 8. Reporting to the Head of Junior School, the post-holder will bring coherence to co-curricular provision, sport, educational visits, pupil leadership, community service, partnerships and major school events.

The post-holder will ensure that opportunities beyond the classroom contribute purposefully to pupils’ character, confidence, talents and sense of responsibility. They will lead Harrow identity through traditions, shared experiences and the lived expression of Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship, making these meaningful and accessible to pupils of