Head of Arabic - Secondary - Mamoura British Academy

Overview

Job Description
Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Arabic - Secondary at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in April 2026.

Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school until Year 8 and a girl’s only school from Year 9 onwards. It is located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students.

Our vision is to be ‘a sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture all learners through our bespoke Mamoura British Academy DNA .’ This Mamoura Learner, Teacher and Values DNA is at the heart of the school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

• Strategic direction and development:
  Contribute to the whole school vision, the strategic direction of the school and attend and present at Executive Leadership Team meetings when invited.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and faculty/school SEF writing.
• Develop and implement policies and practices for the Arabic department that reflect the school’s vision and commitment to high standards of achievement.
• Establish short, medium and long-term plans for departmental development, utilizing data effectively to identify areas for improvement.
• Continue to develop and enhance short, medium, and long-term plans for the development of the Arabic department, linked to the Mamoura DNA.
• Ensure the appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed and regularly reviewed for students in Year 5 to Year 13, catering to students with diverse learning needs. These must include suitable provision for SEN/PoD, G&T and EAL students.
• Promote and develop the identity of Arabic First and Second language.
• Learning and teaching:
  In line with the school’s USPs, create and lead a vision for the department that promotes innovative learning experiences and high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure comprehensive curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the Arabic department for all students, including those with special educational needs and Gifted and Talented.
• Set clear expectations for staff regarding standards of achievement and quality of teaching in Arabic in line with the Mamoura DNA.
• Regularly evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the Arabic department to identify effective practices and areas for improvement.
• Promote UAE culture across the curriculum and the school.
• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s ECA provision, revision and booster schemes, and wider initiatives.
• Leading, managing staff & Assessment:
  Undertake effective performance management of the Arabic First and Second Language team in accordance with school policies and Director of MOE.
• Establish constructive working relationships with the team, emphasizing collaboration, support, and accountability.
• Conduct regular faculty meetings with a focus on improving standards and student achievement.
• Lead the organisation of International Benchmark Assessments and the collection of departmental data for reporting to the Director of MOE subjects.
• Analyse data to identify patterns and trends that inform planning and interventions to support students in the phase.
• Ensure that high-quality interventions are delivered across the phase to support and challenge all groups of students.
• Lead the Monitoring, Evaluation and Review processes to quality assure all aspects of provision and seek improvements to ensure high standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities:
  Lead initiatives to enhance Arabic language proficiency, fostering UAE culture and National Identity.
• Organize and participate in events such as Ramadan celebrations and Iftar, promoting cultural understanding and unity within the school community.
• Ensure efficient…