Head – Non-Native Arabic

Job Description

Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Non-Native Arabic program, ensuring it aligns with the school’s academic goals.
• Lead, mentor, and support Arabic teachers, providing professional development opportunities and guidance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to enhance Arabic language education across the school.

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of an engaging Non-Native Arabic curriculum that caters to various proficiency levels.
• Ensure alignment with national and international standards for Arabic language instruction.
• Introduce innovative teaching methods and resources to enhance student engagement and language acquisition.
• Utilize assessment data to track student progress and inform instructional strategies.

Staff Development & Performance Management:

• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development for Arabic language teachers.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Encourage collaboration among staff to share best practices and enhance teaching methodologies.

Student Achievement & Engagement:

• Monitor and support student progress, implementing intervention strategies when necessary.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages language development and cultural appreciation.
• Organize events, workshops, and initiatives that enhance students’ Arabic language skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

•   A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent.

Minimum Experience  

• Minimum 5 year’s teaching experience
• Experience as a Head of Department 

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills   

• Outstanding teacher
• Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
• Experience of working in more than one International School desirable
• Strong inter-personal skills
• A commitment to School Vision and Mission Statement
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE.  We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.  We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.