Head of MOE

Job description

Job Description

Location:

Dubai, UAE
Department:
Academic

Reports to:

Principal

The Head of MOE Curriculum is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic oversight, implementation, and continuous improvement of the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum across the school. This role ensures high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, aligned with MoE standards, KHDA regulations, and the school’s School Improvement Plan (SIP).

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of MOE Curriculum drives curriculum development, professional development, and monitoring of student progress, ensuring all students receive a comprehensive, culturally responsive, and inclusive education.

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of the MOE curriculum across all year groups.
• Ensure compliance with UAE MoE curriculum requirements, embedding UAE heritage, culture, and values in all lessons.
• Monitor teaching quality and learning outcomes, using data to inform interventions and school improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and heads of department to integrate MOE curriculum goals with the British or international curriculum where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and support teachers in delivering high-quality MOE curriculum lessons, ensuring effective differentiation for Students of Determination and ELL learners.

• Ensure curriculum sequencing, progression, and assessment practices meet MoE and KHDA standards.
• Develop teaching resources, schemes of work, and assessment frameworks aligned with MOE guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning across subjects under the MOE curriculum.
• Provide guidance and training for staff to implement innovative, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Oversee student progress, attainment, and assessment data for all MOE curriculum subjects.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to SLT, governors, and parents in line with KHDA SEF and SIP priorities.
• Contribute to SEF evaluation and SIP targets with measurable outcomes related to MOE curriculum implementation.

• Ensure all students, including Students of Determination and ELL learners, have equitable access to the MOE curriculum.
• Support teachers in implementing differentiation, interventions, and inclusive practices.
• Promote the development of social-emotional skills, personal development, and wellbeing through curriculum delivery.

• Work closely with teachers, middle leaders, parents, and external agencies to ensure effective MOE curriculum delivery.
• Lead professional development programs for staff on MOE curriculum requirements and best practice.
• Represent the MOE curriculum within SLT meetings, inspections, and community initiatives.

Essential:

• Qualified teacher with experience delivering and leading the UAE MoE curriculum
• Minimum 5-7 years teaching experience, with at least 2-3 years in curriculum leadership or senior leadership
• Strong knowledge of assessment, differentiation, inclusion, and curriculum mapping
• Proven experience in strategic planning, staff mentoring, and curriculum development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience in UAE or international schools
• Familiarity with KHDA inspections, SEF, and SIP

• Visionary, strategic, and collaborative senior leader
• Empathetic, culturally aware, and approachable
• Innovative, proactive, and solution-focused
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem‑solving skills
• Committed to…