Data and Assessment Manager

Taaleem is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate Data and Assessment Manager to join our Dubai Schools campus for a May 2025 start.

Dubai Schools:

The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej and Nad al Sheba Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools.

Job Purpose:

The Data and Assessment Manager will be responsible for the collection, distribution, analysis, and reporting of data related to all elements of curriculum, teaching, and learning K – 12. They will work under the direction of the Associate Principal Curriculum and in close liaison with the Elementary Principal and Secondary Principal to develop pedagogical responses to data, action plans, interventions, and to support teachers in the classroom with data-informed strategies. The postholder will carry some teaching load, which will largely be delivered through targeted support and interventions in response to student need.

The post holder will:

• Share good practice with colleagues, leading by example and promoting high standards in data collection and analysis practices and delivery of the curriculum differentiated based on the data.
• Be proactive and interested in keeping the school up-to-date over the latest educational issues by attending courses and conferences as appropriate.
• Keep abreast of educational developments globally, in particular around tiered support practices and use of data to inform instruction.
• Be fully involved in the life of the school both in and out of the classroom.
• Be a contributor to educational reports and documentation required by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Share information as requested by the Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager.

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 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.

Specific qualifications required for this role:

• Other Certification.

Additional requirements for this role:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or suitability for a qualification as a Teacher. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least 5 years in a teaching and/or middle leadership role.

Competencies:

• Able to enthuse adults to try new approaches to learning. Be aware of new pedagogical developments and be able to model best practices.

Attributes:

• Organized, collaborative team player, engaging speaker, empathetic listener, a person with integrity, able to convert vision into action, internationally minded, emotionally intelligent, interculturally aware, creative, persuasive, flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards, spirited, pioneering, professional, and nurturing.