Primary English Curriculum Leader & Coach

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai invites an experienced Primary English Coordinator to lead standards across the English department in the British Curriculum. The role focuses on curriculum development, teacher coaching, and ensuring high-quality instruction aligned with DSIB and UAE standards.

You will work with the Primary Head, plan improvement strategies, deliver PD sessions, observe lessons, review assessments, and drive student engagement and progress across year groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education or related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification required.
• 2–3 years experience in Primary English teaching or coordination.
• Experience in a British Curriculum school preferred.
• Knowledge of DSIB Inspection Framework.
• Ability to lead observations and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement of English teaching standards across the primary phase.
• Provide subject-specific guidance to Primary English teachers.
• Work with the Primary Head to develop departmental priorities and improvement plans.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of the Primary English curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum content and teaching approaches align with British Curriculum expectations.
• Review schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment practices for consistency and quality.
• Support teachers in selecting suitable instructional strategies for students of different abilities.
• Promote teaching methods that improve engagement, achievement and measurable progress.
• Conduct regular lesson observations and provide clear developmental feedback.
• Lead team‑teaching sessions to model effective English instruction.
• Organise and deliver continuing professional development sessions for teaching staff.
• Help teachers improve lesson planning, questioning, differentiation and classroom assessment.
• Monitor student learning outcomes and identify areas requiring intervention.
• Review assessment data to track progress across classes and year groups.
• Ensure assessment practices are accurate, consistent and aligned with curriculum standards.
• Support moderation of student work and departmental assessment judgments.
• Identify achievement gaps and coordinate suitable improvement strategies.
• Maintain high expectations for student conduct and classroom discipline.
• Promote consistent implementation of school behaviour policies among students and staff.
• Support teachers in creating inclusive learning environments for students of all abilities.
• Coordinate departmental meetings, subject reviews and collaborative planning activities.
• Share effective resources and teaching practices across the English team.
• Monitor progress against departmental targets and report findings to school leadership.
• Assist with preparations for DSIB inspections and academic quality reviews.
• Ensure departmental documentation, evidence and student data remain inspection‑ready.
• Participate in wider school improvement activities and leadership responsibilities.
• Complete general academic and administrative duties needed to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

English leadership

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Lesson observations

Teacher coaching

DSIB Inspection Framework

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

LEAMS Education in Dubai invites an experienced Primary English Coordinator to lead standards across the English department in the British Curriculum. The role focuses on curriculum development, teacher coaching, and ensuring high-quality instruction aligned with DSIB and UAE standards.

You will work with the Primary Head, plan improvement strategies, deliver PD sessions, observe lessons, review assessments, and drive student engagement and progress across year groups.