Cluster Arabic & Islamic Education Lead

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking a Cluster Arabic and Islamic Lead in the UAE to oversee Arabic and Islamic provision across the cluster. You will develop, implement and evaluate action plans aligned with the cluster's strategy to improve student performance in Arabic and Islamic classrooms.

The role requires adaptability, a track record of outstanding practice, and collaboration with Heads of Department to shape vision and drive progress.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Arabic language or Islamic Studies or Education (desirable).
• 5+ years of relevant leadership experience (head of department or pedagogy coach or equivalent).
• 3+ years of teaching experience.
• Experience providing training and coaching to teams.
• Proven record of positive impact on Arabic and/or Islamic improvement in a school.
• Experience as a senior leadership team member (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum planning.
• Develop, support and monitor action plans at cluster and school levels.
• Design and deliver professional development to enhance teaching and coaching.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department to shape Arabic and Islamic directions.
• Ensure robust assessment approaches and effective use of data in Arabic and Islamic.
• Support inspections preparation and SEF writing.
• Improve parental engagement across the cluster.
• Lead recruitment processes with interviews and demos as needed.

Job description

GEMS Education is seeking a Cluster Arabic and Islamic Lead in the UAE to oversee Arabic and Islamic provision across the cluster. You will develop, implement and evaluate action plans aligned with the cluster's strategy to improve student performance in Arabic and Islamic classrooms.

The role requires adaptability, a track record of outstanding practice, and collaboration with Heads of Department to shape vision and drive progress.