Our Core Competencies

Ambition for our Community

Al Salam Core Competencies

The Al Salam Core Competencies are a shared framework of expectations for all staff and students. They bring our mission, culture, and values to life by describing the behaviours, attitudes, habits, and mindsets we strive to develop across our community.

These competencies provide a practical expression of our ambition and promise, helping every stakeholder understand what excellence looks like in daily practice.

The framework is organised around four themes:

• Aspiration
• Agency
• Agility
• Altitude

We expand on each competency below and explain how expectations are shaped for colleagues and students.

Purpose of our Competency Framework

• Provide a shared language for growth and development across the organisation, for both students and staff.
• Strengthen feedback and coaching by orienting performance conversations around clear expectations.
• Clarify the behaviours and dispositions that align with our culture and strategic priorities.
• Support self-evaluation and reflection, helping individuals identify priorities and areas for improvement.
• Enable internal training and development, ensuring consistent alignment across teams, phases, and roles.