Director of MOE - Arabic & Islamic - Aug Start - Khalifa City Campus

Director of MOE - Arabic & Islamic (Raha International, Khalifa City Campus)

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

About Us

Raha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.

Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.

As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.

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Job Purpose

The Director of Arabic and Islamic Studies will provide strategic and academic leadership for the department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality curriculum that is academically rigorous, culturally relevant, and aligned with UAE national standards. The role includes leading and inspiring high-quality teaching, fostering a love of learning, and promoting a deep appreciation of Emirati culture and Islamic heritage. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will drive continuous improvement, monitor impact, and ensure all students achieve strong outcomes in Arabic and Islamic Education.

Director of MOE - Arabic & Islamic

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head our MOE - Arabic & Islamic department. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across Arabic & Islamic department, ensuring high-quality teaching and outstanding student achievement.

The Director of MOE will support and develop Arabic & Islamic teachers, drive continuous improvement, and promote excellence in teaching and learning to secure strong academic outcomes.

The ideal candidate will:

• Promote Taaleem’s mission of “inspiring young minds”, our vision of being the most respected education provider in the UAE, and our core values of pioneering, professional, nurturing and spirited in daily work and interactions.
• Take on greater responsibility for pedagogical and curriculum development and improvement and ‘assisted self-evaluation’ in partnership with school Heads of Department and Senior Leadership Teams to improve inspection outcomes and student outcomes across school curriculum clusters. This includes taking a leading role in supporting the writing and reviewing of all self-evaluation documents throughout each academic year.
• Have a key leadership responsibility role in Taaleem Internal Reviews.
• Provide leadership in the development of strategic approaches for the development of Arabic and Islamic within the school.
• Where requested provide advice and guidance to the SLT on budgetary priorities.
• Work collaboratively with and line manage the Arabic and Islamic teachers and learning assistants in own school.
• Formulate and provide professional development programs designed to support teachers and learning assistants with outstanding teaching for effective learning.
• Maintain awareness of best practices, emerging research and critically review these developments for the suitability for enhancing student attainment, progress and skills.
• Provide support in the application and development of key school systems.
• Seek and establish links with other schools and experts that will provide enhancements to the development of Arabic and Islamic across the school.
• Actively create and promote opportunities to engage and assist parents in effective language and Islamic development by their children.
• Support teachers through developmental feedback through the performance management process.
• Actively involved in own school SLT duties and responsibilities.
• Where requested monitor all Arabic and Islamic lesson plans and unit planners ensuring Arabic and Islamic lessons promote the consistent development of students’ independent learning skills of critical thinking, enquiry and investigation.
• Develop and evaluate assessments and assessment systems across the school, including the regular analysis of all Arabic and Islamic data which will then be presented to relevant other leaders in Taaleem.
• Train teachers and make sure they are using formative and summative assessment information more effectively to guide students’ next step in learning.
• Moderate marking of exams, internal benchmarking assessments.
• Assist in the recruitment and orientation of new faculty for the department.
• Prepare department budgets and orders for supplies, books and equipment, and follow up on the status of the orders.
• Take a leading role in ensuring high quality development plans are in place and are regularly reviewed in collaboration with school leaders.
• Keep abreast of research and developments regarding best educational practices. Helping Arabic teachers and Arabic teacher assistants developing their capacity to differentiate instruction and to work with exceptional learners, including students with learning disabilities.
• Support and assist in organizing professional development for department members, based on in-school and wider group appraisal systems.
• Collaborate with other Department Chairs on the vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum school-wide language policies and curriculum development.
• Organize and/or provide coverage when department members are absent.
• Organize department/Cluster ECAs, activities and events.
• Assist in the placement of students into appropriate courses, including giving and grading of placement tests when appropriate and necessary.
• Engage in trouble-shooting and problem-solving, as needed.
• Translating as needed (Letters to parents (for Parents relation office) / Different type of documents (for Facility management) / Arab Parents meetings with teacher.
• Keep abreast of ADEK regulations and regularly report and respond to new developments and policies to the SLT.
• Review students’ reports ensuring that appropriate comments and feedback in both languages Arabic and English for A and B teachers.
• Lead and organize Arabic and Islamic workshops for parents as needed.
• Participate on the school advisory committee as required and lead Arabic and Islamic committees as appropriate.

If you are a motivated educational leader with a passion for excellence in education, we encourage you to apply.

 Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in education or a Degree with PGCE/PGDE or QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification) in the relevant subject area

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience (preferred)

• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Why Join Us?

At Raha Khalifa City Campus, you will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We offer:

• A competitive compensation and benefits package

• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities

• A supportive, multicultural community of staff, students, and parents

• A promotion and delivery in action of ethical leadership, across campus

Desired Attributes

• A passion for education and a commitment to nurturing each student’s potential

• A strong understanding of best practices, current pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning

• Proven ability to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment