Head - Arabic

Head
- Arabic Job Snapshot

Role:
Head
- Arabic

Location:

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function:
Educaiton Management

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of teaching experience; leadership experience desirable

Job Type: Not specified

Aldar Education is seeking a Head
- Arabic in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates for an immediate start. The role will provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for Arabic First and Second Language provision, with responsibility for curriculum development, teaching quality, assessment, staff performance, departmental planning, and student outcomes. The successful candidate will also promote UAE culture and National Identity while supporting Arabic language development across Years 5 to 13.

Country:
United Arab Emirates

City:
Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function:
Educaiton Management

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality:
Not specified

Job Type: Not specified

Start Date:

Immediate

The Head
- Arabic will lead the strategic development of Arabic provision while working closely with senior leadership, the Director of MOE Subjects, teachers, students, and the wider school community. The position combines departmental leadership with curriculum oversight, performance management, assessment analysis, quality assurance, cultural initiatives, budget responsibility, and pastoral duties. A key focus will be maintaining high standards for both Arabic First Language and Arabic Second Language learners while ensuring appropriate provision for students with differing learning needs.

• Contribute to the whole-school vision and strategic direction.
• Attend and present at Executive Leadership Team meetings when invited.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies, departmental priorities, and school self-evaluation.
• Develop and implement Arabic department policies and practices aligned with the school 's vision and expectations for student achievement.
• Establish short, medium, and long-term plans for departmental improvement.
• Use data effectively to identify development priorities and areas requiring intervention.
• Regularly review and enhance plans for the continued development of the Arabic department.
• Ensure appropriate schemes of work are developed and reviewed for students from Year 5 to Year 13.
• Ensure curriculum planning provides suitable support for SEN-PoD, Gifted and Talented, and EAL students.
• Promote and strengthen the identity of Arabic First and Second Language provision.

• Create and lead a clear vision for the department that supports innovative learning experiences and high-quality student outcomes.
• Ensure comprehensive curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression across Arabic provision.
• Maintain appropriate provision for students with special educational needs and Gifted and Talented students.
• Establish clear expectations for staff regarding student achievement and the quality of Arabic teaching.
• Evaluate teaching and learning regularly to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Promote UAE culture throughout the curriculum and wider school community.
• Ensure the department contributes to extracurricular activities, revision programmes, booster schemes, and wider school initiatives.
• Maintain learning environments that support high-quality teaching and reflect the school 's educational priorities.

• Manage the performance of Arabic First and Second Language staff in accordance with school policies and the requirements of the Director of MOE.
• Establish constructive working relationships based on collaboration, professional support, and…