Job Description
Aldar Education is currently seeking a Head - Education (Charter Schools) to support our growing family of managed schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities.
We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education, with the broadest choice of curricula across the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi. Aldar Education has grown from one school and 250 students in 2007 to over 38,000 students in 31 schools, supported by almost 5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities.
We are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, aiming to build a sustainable knowledge‑based economy through premium education.
Main Duties
- Co‑create, develop, and implement key improvement strategies to enhance educational outcomes for Charter school students.
- Monitor, support, and develop educational initiatives to improve student outcomes.
- Work as part of the wider school improvement team to enhance provision in Charter schools and ensure that school curricula are fit for purpose, providing dynamic and innovative learning opportunities to all learners.
- Support Charter school leadership teams in sourcing staff training on educational matters and ensure that all are operated to the highest standards.
- QA processes and programmes related to education in Charter Schools.
Specific Duties
- Support the development of future‑focused curriculum models.
- Collaborate with the education, IT, and technology teams to explore, develop, and implement the US Curriculum in Charter schools.
- Assist in the development of online learning solutions that meet current and future learner needs.
- Work with Charter school leadership teams to conduct forensic analysis of data to drive improvements in attainment.
- Ensure reporting deadlines are met and that all schools follow a robust QA process.
- Act as a source of support, advice, and expertise to staff on education matters.
- Support school leadership teams in progressing Emiratisation objectives, and work with People & Culture to strategise and manage the approach for Charter schools as a group.
- Partner with ADEK to ensure the continuing success of the Charter schools programme.
- Provide support to Executive Management on document and bid preparation materials for new Charter School projects.
- Research the latest pedagogy ideas and disseminate across Charter schools.
- Work closely with Charter school leaders to support inspection preparation.
- Co‑ordinate and line‑manage the Charter HQ education team to ensure all areas of education in schools are covered, supported, QA’d, and developed appropriately.
- Undertake any other task deemed appropriate by the Director of Charter Schools.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate qualifications in teaching (e.g., PGCE) – essential.
- MA in Education is an advantage but not required.
Minimum Experience
- At least 2 years in senior leadership in a school setting, as a Principal or a minimum of a Head of School (Primary/Secondary).
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
- Attention to detail with diligent follow‑up, and ability to execute in a timely manner.
- Skill in multi‑tasking and handling pressure.
- Organizational ability for self and others.
- Forethought and forward planning, particularly as it relates to local government compliance matters.
- Capability to influence people and talent in networking with cultural sensitivity.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
- Commercial acumen.
- Strong emotional intelligence.
- Great strategic thinking.
- Ability to work in a multi‑cultural setting.
- Capability to manage growth and instill high standards.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday where the tasks require additional commitment.
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.…
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