Facilities Manager

Job Purpose To maintain the DSC, school facilities to the best possible condition regarding health, safety, security and cleanliness, and to oversee the operational efficiency of contracted support services – security, cleaning staff & any other contracted staff. Key Accountabilities:  Staff Management - Develop and maintain effective partnerships and engage in positive communication with all staff and senior. - Provide leadership for the facilities team, cleaners, security team, and any other contracted staff. - Ensure the professional development and high-quality training of the facilities - Conduct appraisals of the facilities team and advise the school Operations Manager and Central Facilities Manager of performance issues that cannot be managed at the school level that may require staff. - Advise the school Operations Manager and Central Facilities Manager of any facilities team absences and leaves to ensure adequate coverage at the school at all. - Adhere to the school’s policies and procedures and ensure all supervised staff do as well. Health and Safety - Be familiar with and adhere to the Taaleem Health and Safety Policy as well as the school. - Take reasonable care of the health and safety of self and others affected by work and cooperate with the School Operations Manager and Taaleem Central Office in ensuring that health and safety responsibilities are carried. - Ensure the school’s contracted cleaning company immediately and properly addresses any ‘emergency cleaning duties’ which may occur during the school day: e.g. clearing up ‘hazardous substances ’such as spilt chemicals, broken glass, vomit, blood, etc. - Ensure the school’s contracted cleaning company regularly disinfects ‘hazardous areas ’to protect Children. - Conduct monthly operational checks of school alarm systems and fire safety appliances and report any problems to the Operations Manager and Central Facilities Manager to be acted upon. - Assist in timely fire drills. Confirm all fire escapes are kept free from obstructions to maintain a safe exit from the buildings. Be fully aware of the school’s fire drill policy and support its compliance. - Ensure the school’s pool (if applicable) is kept clean and safe for the use of students and checking twice a day the level of chemical levels, which must immediately be reported in the Municipality Log. - Ensure the school’s pool areas (if applicable) are secured when a guard or teaching staff are not present and all other pool safety procedures are adhered to at all times. Report any breaches or improvement needed to the Principal and Head of Procurement and Operational Support - Support the Operations Manager, Principal and/or their delegate with the administration of the Crisis Management and Reporting protocol if/when required. - Ensure the safe storage of chemicals and hazardous. - Ensure all contractors are inducted, shown the relevant risk assessments, and are made aware of any deficiencies or other hazards in the areas where they will be - Monitor daily security personnel ensuring all procedures are adhered to and accurate timekeeping of their schedules. Transportation - In conjunction with the school security team, oversee the safe drop off and collection of students. Report any incidents and improvements to the Principal and the Central Office Transportation Controller. - Complete a bus inspection once per term and sign off per the Central Office Transportation issued. Notifythe Principal and the Central Office Transportation Controller of any abnormalities and take corrective action immediately. - Communicate and address any issues with the bus company as necessary to ensure smooth service. Building and Grounds Maintenance - The Facility Manager is the school’s key authority in ensuring the school campus is kept to a standard that is required by local and international school inspection boards at all times in terms of cleanliness, health and safety, and functionality. A comprehensive checklist is provided by the Central Facilities Manager to guide the school Facilities Manager in this regard. The Facilities Manager must adhere to this checklist and address any shortcomings immediately and provide feedback to the Central Facilities Manager on any improvements to the checklist as needed. - Work in conjunction with the School Operations Manager, Principal or delegated person, and Central Office Operations on short (immediate), medium (up to and including summer works) and long-term(3-year cycle) maintenance and improvement requirements. This includes creating a rolling program of maintenance comprising of decoration, renovation/upgrades and repairs. In addition, judicious use of the school’s maintenance budget for minor repairs as well as regular improvements requires proactively seeking the views and vision of the Principal and Central Office. - Conduct a daily inspection of all school equipment/machinery and buildings and report any abnormalities with costed solutions to the school Operations Manager and Central Facilities Manager for corrective action should the nature of the problem be beyond the school FM team’s capability. - Supervise repairs conducted by the school FM team as necessary and act as the responsible lead for signing off on tasks to attest to their proper completion. - Monitor the work of contractors; liaising and reporting on progress to the school Operations Manager or delegated person; informing them when jobs have been satisfactorily completed and invoices can be passed for payment. - Monitor the quality of cleaning undertaken by the school’s contracted company including a regular review of the work schedule and report to the school Operations Manager whenever cleaning issues cannot be addressed at the school level detailing the issues and recommending resolutions that can be escalate to the Head of Procurement and Operational Support. - Contact approved contractors for emergency repair work, following policies as specified by Taaleem and issue orders as required. - Ensure that all grassed, paved, artificial surfaces and tarmacked areas of the school are kept clean by the school contracted and FM staff, particularly after sandstorms and major rains. - Organize the set up and take down of equipment required by the school for activities. Energy Conservation - Undertake strategies to reduce the consumption of water, cooling and electricity whilst ensuring the standards of the school are maintained and/or improved. Staff Accommodation Liaise with the school’s HR Advisor and Central Office Procurement and Operational Support section to ensure the preparation, maintenance (if applicable) and departure of staff in Taaleem Provided Accommodation (TPA) meets all requirements. The primary focus is on TPAs outside of Taaleem Residences in Dubai Studio City and responsibilities can include: -   support of preparing units, inspecting units and getting teacher’s signature on the inspection checklist - cleaning of units at the end of tenancies, the changeover of keys - submit the final inspection report to Operations Assistant at Central Office with all the payment receipts against utilities which impacts Full and Final Settlements - ensuring repairs are adequately performed  Familiarize and adhere to the Housing Procedures Document issued by Procurement and Operational Support on all aspects of TPA and the specific roles and timings pertaining to schools.

Homeroom Teacher - Maternity Cover (2 months) - August 2025

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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.   Job Purpose The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.   Key Relationships (Internal and External) Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.

Administrative Assistant - Temporary (September - December)

Job Purpose Support the school by providing an excellent service with all general office-based tasks to enhance the reputation, efficiency and image of the school. Key Accountabilities: Telecommunication activities, answering calls, transferring calls to the right person or to the right department, and receiving and distributing messages. Type letters and reply to the inquiries made. Sort and file papers, memorandum, invoices, letters, etc. Assisting the senior clerk or other support staff in the administrative functions. Photocopying necessary documents and filing them properly. Updating the computer database by data entry. Compiling office records and updating the files. Sorting and distributing incoming mail and organizing the outgoing mail. Attending to the inquiries and providing the necessary information to the customers. Making the necessary arrangements for meetings between departments and or between the organization and the clients.

HR Director

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, is seeking a dynamic HR Director to lead our people strategy and help us become the employer of choice in the education sector. About the Role Reporting to the CEO, the HR Director will be responsible for the creation and execution of HR strategy that aims to make Taaleem one the best places to work in the education sector and offer talents further capacity to grow and develop their career. Deliver cost-effective, efficient solutions to attract and retain outstanding staff and leaders in support of the education and the success of our Schools and administration (including Central Office), staying within the Board-approved Budget and 5-Year Strategic Plan. Creating an HR approach that is aligned to the overall business strategy and long-term goals.  Key Responsibilities Organisational Development and HR Strategy - Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with Taaleem’s vision, business and strategic plan, and budget. - Ensure HR policies and frameworks support educational outcomes, operational efficiency, and compliance. - Produce key HR data for informing management and stakeholders to monitor HR performance across the company, translate key data into an effective and commercially focused HR and People Strategy, working with senior management and influencing them on the best course of action. - Oversee organisational design and structure to meet evolving business needs, objectives and annual budget. - Drive change management initiatives across schools and Central Office. - Identify and manage HR-related risks and support business continuity planning. - Lead the HR department, ensuring cross-campus alignment and cohesion. Recruitment - Provide strategic oversight of recruitment strategies to ensure access to top talent regionally and globally. - Guide partnerships with recruitment agencies and universities. - Monitor recruitment performance metrics, including alignment with approved budgets, and present trends and risks to SEB and RemCom. - Oversee the use and optimisation of Taaleem’s e-Recruitment system. - Ensure safeguarding and student wellbeing, as well as compliance with UAE labour Law, are embedded in all recruitment processes. Engagement - Promote a culture of high performance, recognition, and open communication. - Lead the analysis of engagement data and provide recommendations to leadership. - Oversee development and review of the Reward Strategy to remain competitive and responsive to the market. - Serve as a key HR representative with external legal and advisory partners. - Build strong partnerships with Principals and Central Office leaders to ensure aligned HR solutions. Performance Appraisal - Ensure visibility and relevance of KPIs that link to budget and strategic objectives. - Oversee the annual performance appraisal cycle, including 360 feedback where appropriate. - Monitor and report HR data such as absenteeism, retention, and development ROI to SEB. - Drive continuous improvement in performance management processes. Talent Management - Develop and lead a Talent Management Strategy in collaboration with SEB and school leaders. - Oversee the implementation of learning and development programmes aligned with career growth and organisational priorities. - Promote internal talent development and succession planning for key roles. - Provide regular reports on talent initiatives, learning activities, and leadership pipeline.  Systems and Information Management Ensure Taaleem’s HR Management System (HRMS) is robust, compliant, and aligned with operational needs. Oversee accurate HR reporting and dashboards for SEB and Executive Committee use. Monitor HR performance through feedback and service metrics, and lead improvements as needed. Manage the HR budget and monitor expenditure in line with strategic priorities. Lead regular policy reviews and ensure company-wide communication of updates.

Primary Inclusion Teacher - Gardens Campus (August 2025)

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Primary Inclusion Teacher to champion inclusive education across our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). You will play a key role in ensuring that students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) are supported through targeted interventions, meaningful collaboration, and inclusive classroom practices.   Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to co-plan and co-teach inclusive lessons. - Deliver direct support to students through in-class, small group, and individual sessions. - Design, implement, and review Documented Learning Plans (IEPs, ALPs, Behaviour Plans). - Use a coaching model to build teacher confidence in inclusive strategies. - Track and monitor student progress using school data systems and milestone trackers. - Lead meetings with families, teachers, and therapists to ensure coordinated support. - Supervise and mentor Inclusion Assistants and Learning Support Assistants. - Promote inclusive values and practices throughout the whole school community.    Why Join Us?   At Raha Gardens Campus, you will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We offer: - A competitive compensation and benefits package. - Access to high-quality professional development opportunities. - A supportive, multicultural community of staff, students, and parents. - Early applications for this position are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified. Safeguarding:  "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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks."   If you believe inclusion is not a place, but a practice — and that every child deserves to thrive — we’d love to hear from you.  

School Operations Manager

Job Purpose: Oversee, lead and direct all teams in school that deal with site/facilities and operations. Manage all associated areas to maintain high levels of health, safety and security. Support the Principal and Head of Business Operations and Taaleem to develop the business in line with the strategic Key Accountabilities Staff Management Health and Safety - As lead health and safety officer for the cluster of schools, ensure that all aspects of the school meet / exceed all related requirements stated by Taaleem, government authorities, and the school. Any concerns and/or improvements should be immediately reported to the Principal, the Central Facilities Manager (MEP related matters) and the Head of Procurement and Operational Support (all other matters). - Support the HOBO and/or their delegate with the administration of the Crisis Management and Reporting protocol if/when required. - Track accidents and injuries at school. Lead efforts for changes / improvements to any grounds, building, equipment, and/or facilities that may have caused or contributed to accidents or injuries. Report such occurrences and remedies to the Principal, the Head of Procurement and Operational Support, and Central Facilities Manager. - Ensure adequate and proper signage related to health and safety are in place.Ensure effective and safe transportation is provided. This includes school bus transportation and Taaleem drivers as applicable. - Cluster PPM management and supporting the facilities manager to implement and action a schedule for the schools across the academic year. Staff Accommodation - Liaise with the school’s HR Advisor and Central Office Procurement and Operational Support section to ensure the preparation, maintenance (if applicable) and departure of staff in Taaleem Provided Accommodation (TPA) meets all requirements. The primary focus is on TPAs outside of Taaleem Residences in Dubai Studio City. Responsibilities, which can be delegated to the school’s FM manager to lead, can include: - support of preparing units, inspecting units and getting teacher’s signature on the inspection checklist cleaning of units at end of tenancies, the changeover of keys - submit the final inspection report to Operations Assistant at Central Office with all the payment receipts against utilities which impacts Full and Final Settlements - ensuring repairs are adequately performed. - Familiarize and adhere to the Housing Procedures Document issued by Procurement and Operational Support on all aspects of TPA and the specific roles and timings pertaining to schools. Compliance - Ensure that buildings and premises comply with all requirements of the Ministry of Health and Safety Regulations, Municipality, Civil Defense and other Governmental bodies including the education regulator. - Ensure security, cleaning, and contracted staff such as canteen, clinic, and lifeguards have the correct government documentation in place (i.e. occupational health cards) to be authorised to work in the school. Advise the Central Facilities Manager and address any gaps immediately. - Be able to provide copies of all facilities maintenance and other school services contracts to authorities as and when required. - Always be prepared for an inspection from government transportation authorities demonstrating full compliance with government requirements per the Central Office Operations issued checklist. - Provide reports and fines from government inspections including RTA/DOT and update the bus checklist with any new requests resulting from an inspection to the Central Office Transportation Controller immediately. - Ensure compliance and implementation with Taaleem policies and procedures, and that other employees are trained in and familiar with relevant policies and procedures including, procurement and health and safety. - Responsible for regulatory and legal compliance in Operations, and all relevant government authorities. Energy Conservation Report and advise on matters relating to energy use (such as cooling/heating levels throughout the buildings; pool; gymnasium etc.) to the Head of Business Operations and the Central Facilities Manager. Ensure all departments within the school are aware of energy conservation of both energy and water and actively encourage such conservation by serving as the school’s conservation lead (e.g. switch off lights, control water and AC). Put forward and undertake initiatives that will bring about the reduction in utility bills whilst ensuring the standards of the school are maintained and/or improved.

Admissions Assistant (French Speaker)

Job Purpose Post-holder will work closely with the Admissions Manager to provide a professional and high-quality admissions service to all enquirers, applicants and their families, both from the UAE and abroad. The Admissions Assistant works collaboratively to deliver a high-quality standard of support, ensuring that services are efficient and effective. The post-holder will provide administrative support to ensure that procedures are adhered to, and specific projects are effective. This is a busy and varied role involving daily communication with academic staff, pupils and visiting families. The post-holder needs to work well under pressure, to have excellent organisational skills, to demonstrate good use of initiative and to have the ability to multi-task and prioritise. A  collaborative and coherent approach is essential to ensure that, regardless of circumstances, the team is fully conversant with processes and procedures and able to contribute effectively to any activity within the team. The post-holder will be dealing with enquiries, making appointments and conducting interviews and testing as appropriate on a daily basis. The post-holder will need to support the team at all times. The Admissions Assistant must understand and practice all aspects on the Admissions Manager role so she can cover this position when the Admissions Manager is not available. On holiday for example. Key Accountabilities Database Management Effective use of the data management system is essential. The Admissions Assistant will be required to: - Enter data accurately and within appropriate timescales into the student database system from initial enquiry onwards. Analysis and Research - Undertake database training as necessary to enable the development, creation and use of admissions statistical reports, in order to monitor progress against targets and identify trends. Admissions Process - The Admissions Assistant’s involvement in the recruitment process is to support the Admissions - Meet with families on a daily basis and support the Admissions Manager, ensuring the level of service to address all enquiries and applications is timely. Administration - General administrative support duties to ensure the smooth running of the Admissions - Responds efficiently to a constant stream of questions via telephone and email regarding the School and the Admissions processfromprospectiveandnewThisincludescommunicatingclearlywiththosewhomay not be familiar with the curriculum and for whom English is not their first language. - Sends out promotional literature to prospective families and other - Ensures that proper correspondence and documentation is received and acknowledged, filed, and that departments are notified as appropriate, working closely with the Registrar to chase any documents outstanding. - Processes admissions - Provides support for the administration relevant to student Parent Engagement and Recruitment Events Attend and support admissions specific events including virtual and digital, all open day events and taster days and coffee mornings. Conduct school tours, as required, for prospective families which effectively sell the school, promoting the school’s academic and non-academic

Assistant Teacher - August 2025

Dubai British School Jumeira are currently recruiting for a number of exceptional Assistant Teachers to become members of the team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified support assistants who are passionately innovative, cognitively agile and committed to continual professional learning.  Successful candidates will become part of the team at DBS Jumeira and will be expected to embrace and live out our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” whilst continually supporting the growth and development of our learning community within the world class facilities of the school.  Our school is a place in which the learning of everyone is paramount to our day-to-day actions. We are an inclusive school that believes that all children can achieve when they are surrounded by caring, dedicated, hard-working professionals.   Our School  Dubai British School Jumeira is part of the Taaleem family of schools and will offer an exceptional learning experience for more than 1600 students aged between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been built to the highest specifications with the 21st century learning needs of students in mind. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre; radio station; large, light and airy classrooms; an 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool with training pool; large sports field with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning spaces, innovation lab and food technology room. Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international community. In the pursuit of the highest academic standards, we provide a caring and supportive atmosphere, which allows children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with each individual talent being nurtured and celebrated.  Our Curriculum   DBSJ follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive, and varied extra-curricular activities programme. "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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks."  

Procurement Officer - August 2025

Job overview Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting a Procurement Officer from August 2025, to join their BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school.  Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.   Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.   DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Extracurricular Programme Coordinator

    Safeguarding:" 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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks." Job Purpose:   The ECP Coordinator has the responsibility to ensure that the school offers a wide range of extrac urricular opportunities for students at Raha that complement the school’s Mission and Vision and IB programmes . He/she is responsible for ensuring coherence of the programme and clear communication and accountability for staff . The ECP coordinator must also ensure that the programme is compliant with ADEK and Government regulations in Abu Dhabi. This role also involves supporting the school in the organising of local and international field trips as part of the Memorable Experiences Programme .             Key Accountabilities:         Coordinate the offerings and sign-ups process for teacher-led ECPs and Committees , including setup on Schools Buddy , balancing offerings between terms, ensuring spaces are available and supporting teachers to obtain proper resourcing, and providing details of each ECP to parents through Raha Reminders           Ensure that all teachers are completing the requirements for ECPs as per contract regulations               Liaise with the Athletics Director and Performing Arts Director regarding the programme offering in each of their departments for each term               Liaise with our external ECP provider to ensure opportunities for activities complement the school’s IB curriculum, mission and vision and broaden the school’s ECP coverage               Coordinate and arrange ADEK approval for ECPs (including external trips, and for any visiting individuals associated with ECPs)               Create and share policy guidelines for students and parents where necessary                 Ensure all ECP providers adhere to all policies and procedures connected to the school’s ECP programmes including expectations for use of School s Buddy , registration, risk assessments, ADEK approval and other expectations of staff and students.               Manage and maintain Schools Buddy  to allow for reliable sharing of information, calendars, events, and available ECPs with the school’s community                 Attend or present about ECP and trip opportunities to parents, students and staff (in conjunction with the school’s S ervice as Action and CAS programmes where appropriate)               Coordinate with communications supervisor to ensure ECP programmes are advertised on social media  and in Raha Reminders                   Coordinate and schedule facilities and equipment for use with ECPs in conjunction with relevant school academic faculties and external providers               Ensure that all internal and external ECP providers adhere to RIS ECP and External Trip policies, ADEK and MoE protocols and hold them accountable for compliance               Ensure that risk assessments and safety audits are in place and regularly reviewed for all external ECP trips and ECP activities within the school               Book and timetable suitable external specialist sports providers to support the ECP and non-academic sports programmes               Support campus after hours in the event of  externally provided programme issues or concerns , or parent workshops/information sessions               Assist other admin staff where necessary related to the ECP or trips programme , including contracts such as uniforms and catering.