Curriculum Designer

Mind Base Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Curriculum Designer / Head of Curriculum Design to architect comprehensive learning pathways for students aged 14-18. The role emphasizes creating coherent curriculum structures and assessment methods, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure the curriculum is scalable and learner-centric. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in curriculum design and a strong grasp of educational strategies. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, offering an opportunity to influence educational outcomes significantly.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in curriculum design, learning architecture, or education strategy.
• Proven experience designing multi-course or pathway-based programs.
• Strong understanding of learning science, progression, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the curriculum framework across different pathways.
• Define progression logic from exploration to application.
• Review and approve instructional design outputs from internal teams.

Skills

Curriculum design

Learning architecture

Education strategy

Digital learning environments

Progression logic

Job description

We are seeking a Curriculum Designer / Head of Curriculum Design to architect the end-to-end learning journey across different learning tracks and career guidance journeys for students aged 14-18.

This is a strategic role responsible for ensuring coherence, progression, assessment logic, and learner experience across: General skills, Foundational learning, Simulations, Projects.

You will work closely with instructional designers, content vendors, AI teams, and platform teams to ensure the curriculum is learner-centric and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Architecture & Strategy

• Design and own the curriculum framework across different pathways
• Define progression logic from exploration → application → insight
• Ensure alignment between freemium and premium learning layers
• Design entry, exit, and pivot pathways for students

Learning Progression & Assessment

• Define non-exam-based assessment models focused on insight and readiness
• Ensure appropriate cognitive load for students learning in parallel with school
• Design milestone-based learning outcomes and completion rules

Content Governance & Quality

• Translate curriculum vision into design standards and templates
• Review and approve instructional design outputs from internal teams and vendors
• Ensure consistency of pedagogy, tone, and learner experience

Collaboration & Integration

• Work with AI teams to define curriculum data signals for personalization
• Collaborate with LMS teams on sequencing and learning logic
• Support partner content integration (MOOCs, certifications, test prep)

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in curriculum design, learning architecture, or education strategy
• Proven experience designing multi-course or pathway-based programs
• Strong understanding of learning science, progression, and assessment
• Experience working with digital or blended learning environments
• Ability to think at both strategic and practical execution levels

Preferred Experience

• Experience in K-12, higher education, or career-readiness programs
• Experience with non-traditional assessments (projects, simulations, reflection)
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and digital learning ecosystems
• Experience working with content vendors or agencies
• Experience in the UAE or regional education context (preferred but not required)

What We’re Looking For

• A systems thinker, not just a content designer
• Someone who balances educational rigor with real-world relevance
• Strong judgment on what not to include
• Comfortable designing for scale
• Collaborative, decisive, and learner-centric