Community Relations (Parent Relations Executive) - UAE National

Primary Job Purpose:  
To liaise between the School, Parents, prospective parents and the community in support of effective communication, student wellbeing, and parent involvement. 

Key Relationships: Parents, School Community, Students, Teachers, School Registrar, SLT, Partnership Schools Team and Taaleem. 

Key Responsibilities: 
• Liaise and support parent groups such as the Parent Council, including running workshops for parents in consultation with school staff and outside agencies.
• Handle initial parental concerns; record, solve and direct to appropriate school colleagues for support in order to close the concern. 
• Reach out to families where the school has concerns regarding their child, including attendance issues. 
• Attend teacher/parent meetings and translate as necessary.
• Support the Registrar by taking school tours with prospective families and answering their questions. 
• Support parents to submit required documentation with applications and registrations to ensure compliance. 
• Support with the orientation and induction of new families. 
• Promote the school in the community and reach out to the community as requested. 
• Attend, photograph / video school community events and meetings, report on events using the school’s communication channels. 
• Update and maintain the school communication channels to parents and ensure accurate and quality communication. 
• Promote school events and activities through newsletters, display boards, and social media. 
• Support the school with the production of certificates, leaflets, and other marketing and advertising materials. 
• Ensure all communications and signage in school adheres to the approved branding guidelines. 
• Liaise with the Facilities Manager to make sure the school is always presentable and prepared for events. 
• Undertake any other duties to commensurate with the role, as reasonably requested by the management.  

Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection: 
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. 

High levels of English and Arabic proficiency, written and verbal. Good interpersonal skills and a desire to help families with empathy and sound judgement.