Assistant Principal of Curiosity and Creativity (Curriculum Development)

Assistant Principal of Curiosity and Creativity (Curriculum Development)

Personal specification

Are you a passionate educator that is committed, perceptive and insightful. Are you a leader that elevates expectations, others and the community you serve? Are you a pioneer at the cutting edge of educational research, excited about learning, trailblazing innovative ideas and championing best practice? Are you an enterprising, audacious risk-taker who leads by example?

If this sounds like you, we would like to introduce you to Rashid and Latifa School (RLS), Dubai…

We are delighted to announce this fantastic opportunity to join our progressive team, and are looking for the following person for a January 2024 start or earlier:

Assistant Principal of Curiosity and Creativity (Curriculum Development)

You must have at least five years of secondary senior leadership experience

About RLS

At Rashid and Latifa School Establishment (RLSE), our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our pioneering “People Policies” create the happiest place to work, aligning ourselves with the Sheikh's vision of “a future that belongs to those that can imagine it” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Rashid and Latifa School was created as a unique entity by Royal Decree and is committed to providing world-class education in Dubai to inspire future leaders of the UAE and beyond. We seek to employ aspirational professionals who are fully engaged with the school's vision: to nurture changemakers who contribute to society as courageous and empathetic global leaders, cultivating a mindset of possibility.

Imagine being able to create and implement the learning experience and environment of your dreams. At RLS, the sky's the limit. RLS is a prestigious, not-for-profit school primarily for the children of The Ruling Family of Dubai. A significant number of scholarships will be available to support Emirati students and those from the international community of Dubai.

All aspects of the rebuilding of RLS will serve our vision; from the building design to the flow between learning spaces, an indelible connection will be made to our underlying principles. These bespoke facilities will include state-of-the-art teaching facilities supporting an informed, future-proof approach to learning and teaching.

RLS will establish its place as a ‘Global Leader in Education’, providing an engaging, modified UK National Curriculum focused on personal and collaborative learning: enabling success for all within an innovative, dynamic, and data-driven environment that is learner-centred and future-oriented.

By providing a balanced and well-rounded education, we are undertaking an ambitious challenge to equip our school with five fundamental principles.

Our principles

An education like no other to nurture:

• Culture: Passionate and proud UAE leaders
• Wellness: Kind, healthy and empathetic leaders
• Play: Curious, inquisitive, and courageous leaders
• Innovation: Inventive, enterprising, and creative leaders
• Community: Ethically informed, responsible global leaders

What we offer

We are committed to attracting and retaining staff of the highest calibre, actively seeking excellent educators who constantly operate at an outstanding level and beyond, displaying a purposeful commitment to student wellbeing and the life of the school.

Reward and recognition for all within RLS are paramount, including a positive approach to terms and conditions. To this end, a competitive remuneration package is available with a strong commitment to continual professional development.

Every educator at RLS is respected as a learning leader and is responsible for inspiring academic excellence, encouraging curious minds and promoting the highest achievement standards. We seek a strong, passionate, innovative leader with a vibrant personality and the ability to connect with teachers, students and their families through mutual trust and respect.

RLS is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes all applications from candidates who meet the job profile.  

RLSE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please note that you will be subject to security and criminal background checks as part of our pre-employment process. Please have any relevant police checks to hand for your application to progress.

Essential Qualities

• Kind and compassionate with a great sense of humour
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with a growth mindset
• Value teams and teamworking, demonstrating respect for all members of the school community
• Globally minded and community-orientated professional values
• Evidence of being an innovative and exceptional practitioner
• Knowledge and experience of the frameworks and systems which contribute positively to learning and teaching 
• Embrace the unique opportunities the RLS campus will offer
• A commitment to ongoing professional development with evidence or a willingness to undertake school-focused action research
• High level of competence in the use and application of technology and data to enhance student learning
• A minimum of 8 years of outstanding practice in education, valuing student-centred learning
• Appropriate degree, with UK PGCE or teaching qualification
• NPQSL/H, Masters in Education and Leadership or a commitment to obtain these on appointment
• Valid police checks, attested qualifications and supportive references 

Applications will not be reviewed without the following:

1. CV
2. A statement outlining your educational philosophy of no more than two A4 pages. PDF document to be added as an attachment to the application.

Selection process:

• Deadline for applications is the 9th April 2023, 23:59 (GST)
• Longlisting by the 17th April
• Shortlisting by the 24th April
• Interview dates W/C 1st May (subject to confirmation)