Head of Secondary School - Inspiring Excellence & Strategy

Raha International School KCC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem seeks a visionary Head of Secondary for its UAE-based network to drive excellence across curriculum, teaching, and assessment. You will lead with strategic purpose, shape school improvement, and work with senior leaders to deliver outstanding student outcomes in a values-driven context.

You will collaborate with governance bodies, engage parents and local regulators, and steward resources to ensure high standards, equity, and continuous professional development across all departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a secondary school or senior leadership team.
• Track record of driving school improvement and inspection outcomes.
• Ability to develop and support professional learning across a large school.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational and strategic leadership for the Secondary School.
• Lead improvement planning aligned to Taaleem’s vision and local inspections.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school.
• Oversee financial planning, governance engagement, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SISRA Observe

Job description

Taaleem seeks a visionary Head of Secondary for its UAE-based network to drive excellence across curriculum, teaching, and assessment. You will lead with strategic purpose, shape school improvement, and work with senior leaders to deliver outstanding student outcomes in a values-driven context.

You will collaborate with governance bodies, engage parents and local regulators, and steward resources to ensure high standards, equity, and continuous professional development across all departments.