Human Resources: A Vital Component of the Educational System

Human resources are one of the most vital inputs in the educational system. Therefore, the administration of the Independent International Schools gives special attention to exploring the factors that influence employee productivity to reach the highest possible efficiency.

The administration strives to provide qualified and experienced members for both the administrative and teaching staff, recognizing that an individual’s success depends on two main factors:

• The ability to work: Based on the skills, knowledge, and abilities the individual possesses.
• The desire to work: Driven by the material and moral incentives provided to employees.

The administration has established a specific recruitment policy based on clear criteria for applying for jobs, which define the qualifications, abilities, and characteristics required for each vacant position according to the job description. Following this, candidates undergo a selection process that starts with submitting applications, followed by interviews, and finally, hiring. This process ensures alignment between the candidate's profile and the job requirements, contributing to employee satisfaction and enhanced productivity.

Recruitment Policy

Hiring qualified and professional staff members is a key step towards ensuring students' well-being in education. The Independent International Schools are committed to maintaining and enhancing the academic standards of students, and they expect all staff members to share this commitment.

Objectives and Goals:

The recruitment policy aims to implement appropriate actions to hire staff in line with the school’s vision and mission. The goals of the policy include:

• Ensuring that all applicants are treated equally, without discrimination based on race, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or social status.
• Hiring the best candidates based on their qualifications, abilities, knowledge, experience, and necessary skills.
• Complying with the responsibility to protect both employees and students by conducting necessary background checks before hiring.
• Ensuring equal opportunities by advertising all vacant positions to encourage qualified and experienced candidates to apply.

Recruitment Process:

• Applicants are required to complete a job application form containing personal information, academic and professional experiences, either through the school’s website or by visiting the school directly. All information must be accurate to avoid legal consequences or rejection of the application.
• All information and documents related to the applicants are handled confidentially by the Human Resources department.
• The job description is a key document in the recruitment process, clearly defining the duties and responsibilities required.
• The institution has the right to inquire about the applicant's previous work experience at other schools after the interview.
• Applicants undergo a personal interview with the HR department and department heads to assess their ability to fulfill the job description. After the interview, an oral test is conducted, accounting for 20% of the total evaluation. Written tests in Arabic and English are then administered to evaluate writing and speaking proficiency, representing 60% of the overall evaluation.
• After the interview and written tests, a demonstration lesson is held for teaching applicants, attended by the direct supervisor to evaluate their performance. This lesson counts for 20% of the final evaluation.

The passing mark for English teachers is 80%, while for other subjects it is 70%.