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Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, English, Applied Linguistics, Educational Leadership, Natural Sciences, or a related core subject from a reputed public, private, or international university.
A professional teaching qualification – such as a B.Ed., M.Ed., PGCE, or Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTL) – is highly preferred and will confer substantial advantage.

Experience

5 to 7 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): School

Additional Requirements

Professional Experience Track Record

Cumulative Experience: Minimum 5 to 7 years of successful pedagogical and instructional experience within recognized English Medium institutions.

Leadership Tenure: Minimum 2 to 4 years of demonstrated leadership experience in roles such as Vice Principal, Head of Primary, Primary Academic Coordinator, or Section Head in a reputable Cambridge or international curriculum school.

Previous administrative and curriculum-coordination experience within established Islamic English Medium schools will be accorded highest consideration.

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes

Curricular Mastery: Thorough working expertise in the Cambridge Primary curriculum, progression frameworks, and modern early-childhood developmental methodologies.

Islamic Ethos & Integrity: High moral character, authentic practice of Islamic values, and an ability to serve as an inspiring ethical role model for students, staff, and parents alike.

Bilingual Communication: Native-level spoken and written fluency in both English and Bengali. Working knowledge of classical/communicative Arabic is an added asset.

Technological Fluency: Proven facility with modern School Management Systems (SMS/ERP), Google Workspace for Education, interactive digital whiteboards, and data-driven student performance analytics.

Executive Problem Solving: Exceptional crisis management, conflict negotiation, cross-cultural team management, and foundational team-building acumen under launching-phase operational pressure.

Responsibilities & Context

Tarbiyah International Tahfiz Academy is an upcoming, benchmark-setting Islamic English medium institution scheduled to launch its full academic operations in January 2027. Designed to offer a transformative learning journey from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Primary (Grade 1 to 5), the Academy uniquely integrates the globally benchmarked Cambridge Primary Curriculum with a structured, intensive Hifzul Qur`an & Integrated Islamic Studies Programme.

To orchestrate the pre-operational academic architecture and drive institutional execution ahead of our January 2027 inauguration, the School Governance invites applications from accomplished, dynamic, and forward-thinking educational leaders for the position of Vice Principal.

Job Nature: Full-Time, On-Site

Department: Academic Administration, Quality Assurance & Operations

Anticipated Joining Window: October 2026

Position Purpose & Leadership Mandate

Reporting directly to the Board of Governors / Head of School, the Vice Principal will act as the operational catalyst and academic custodian of the primary campus. The founding leader is charged with harmonizing Cambridge academic standards with traditional Quranic memorization, recruiting and mentoring a passionate faculty, establishing robust student safeguarding systems, and nurturing an institutional culture rooted in Islamic Adab, intellectual rigor, and holistic child development.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1.Strategic Academic Leadership & Dual-Curriculum Integration

Formulate and implement an integrated curriculum framework that blends the Cambridge Primary Programme (English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Global Perspectives) with Hifzul Qur`an, Tajweed, and Classical/Communicative Arabic.

Architect a scientifically balanced daily timetable that schedules Quranic memorization during peak morning cognitive windows while facilitating active, inquiry-based academic learning during subsequent hours to prevent cognitive fatigue.

Design standard-based academic calendars, lesson delivery frameworks, internal moderation mechanisms, and formative/summative assessment batteries aligned with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint standards.

2. Faculty Onboarding, Mentorship & Quality Assurance

Lead the evaluation, shortlisting, and pedagogical vetting of primary homeroom educators, Cambridge subject specialists, and Islamic/Tahfiz scholars.

Institutionalize a robust Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program focusing on child-centered learning, differentiated instruction, and active classroom management.

Conduct structured lesson observations, provide evidence-based instructional feedback, and administer fair, objective faculty appraisal frameworks.

Bridge professional culture between conventional Cambridge educators and Islamic faculty, cultivating mutual professional respect, camaraderie, and unified pedagogical purpose.

3. Pastoral Care, Tarbiyah & Child Safeguarding

Embed prophetic ethics, Islamic manners (Sunnah and Akhlaq), and intentional value-based character building across everyday school interactions, assemblies, and co-curricular programs.

Formulate and enforce zero-tolerance child protection, physical/emotional safeguarding, health, sanitation, and campus safety protocols in compliance with international standards.

Implement compassionate student counseling frameworks and positive discipline systems appropriate for early childhood and primary students.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Parent Partnership

Serve as the principal academic liaison for prospective and admitted families, leading orientation seminars, open-house presentations, and periodic Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs).

Communicate student developmental and academic milestones with transparency, empathy, and administrative authority.

Manage institutional communication channels, academic reporting formats, and parent education programs regarding the holistic advantages of an integrated dual-curriculum model.

5. Pre-Launch Operations & Accreditation Readiness (Pre-2027)

Lead pre-opening logistics throughout late 2026, including textbook curation, instructional materials acquisition, STEM and Montessori lab setup, and reading library curation.

Oversee the onboarding and administrative integration of modern cloud-based School ERP, attendance systems, and digital parent-communication platforms.

Assist school governance in obtaining required regulatory approvals, local compliance clearances, and formal Cambridge school registration.

Skills & Expertise

Other Relevant Skills

Academic Administration
Administration
Cambridge Curriculum
Coordination
Curriculum Development
curriculum management
Teaching

Compensation & Other Benefits

Tarbiyah International Tahfiz Academy offers an industry-competitive remuneration package structured to reward excellence and proven educational leadership:

Monthly Gross Salary: Attractive, highly competitive salary commensurate with credentials, administrative depth, and market precedents (Negotiable)

Festival Bonuses: Two comprehensive annual festival allowances as per institutional HR policy.

Retirement Provisions: Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) upon successful completion of the confirmation period.

Professional Growth: Fully sponsored access to Cambridge International training modules, regional school leadership symposiums, and executive workshops.

Family Support: Substantial tuition waivers for biological children enrolled within the Academy.

Organizational Climate: A spiritually elevated, dignified, and professional Islamic work environment dedicated to academic distinction and collective barakah.

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka