Head of English

Role:
Head of English

Employer:

Aldar Education

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function:
School-College Administration

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of teaching experience

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Joining Date:
January 2027

Aldar Education is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of English to join its growing family of schools in the United Arab Emirates, commencing in January 2027. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership for the English department, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, curriculum delivery, and student achievement. The role involves developing departmental improvement plans, monitoring student performance, reviewing curriculum provision, and supporting effective assessment practices.

The Head of English will also oversee departmental resources, coordinate professional meetings, and contribute to the wider academic and extracurricular life of the school.

Applicants must hold a BA in English Literature with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, have at least six years of teaching experience, and demonstrate experience with the UK curriculum.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function:
  School-College Administration
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Develop and implement English department policies and practices aligned with the school 's vision, aims, and commitment to educational excellence.
• Establish short-term, medium-term, and long-term departmental development plans.
• Monitor and evaluate progress against departmental priorities and improvement objectives.
• Use student performance data to identify underachievement and develop appropriate improvement strategies.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform departmental policies and school self-evaluation documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of the school 's Self-Evaluation Form (SEF).
• Ensure appropriate schemes of work are developed, implemented, reviewed, and evaluated across relevant year groups and courses.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and the quality of English teaching.
• Ensure appropriate curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression throughout the English department.
• Support the effective delivery of the UK curriculum.
• Ensure schemes of work provide suitable learning opportunities for students with different abilities and educational needs.
• Include appropriate provision for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and People of Determination (POD).
• Support Gifted and Talented (G&T) students through suitable curriculum provision.
• Ensure English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners receive appropriate consideration in curriculum planning.
• Review departmental schemes of work regularly to maintain effective teaching and learning.
• Promote inclusive classroom practices that support student participation and achievement.
• Establish clear departmental practices for assessing, recording, and reporting student achievement.
• Monitor student attainment and progress using relevant assessment information.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning across the English department.
• Identify effective teaching practices and areas requiring improvement.
• Implement appropriate actions to strengthen teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Use assessment findings to support students who are not meeting expected standards.
• Promote consistent approaches to student assessment and progress monitoring.
• Maintain a strong focus on academic achievement and continuous improvement.
• Organize and lead regular English department meetings.
• Prepare clear meeting agendas and maintain accurate minutes.
• Ensure meetings address student achievement, teaching standards, and departmental improvement priorities.
• Encourage professional collaboration and the sharing of effective teaching practices.
• Support colleagues in maintaining high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Contribute to a positive and professional working environment.
• Maintain effective control of the English department 's resource budget.
• Oversee departmental capital expenditure (Cap Ex) within established school procedures.
• Ensure available resources are used efficiently to support teaching and learning.
• Support the effective use of classrooms and educational accommodation.
• Maintain stimulating…