School Academic Leader - Assessment and Improvement

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an experienced educational leader to join Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 and 3 Charter School in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role centers on academic leadership, student achievement, school improvement, assessment coordination and staff development.

Working with the Principal, Vice Principal and SLT, you will uphold high standards of teaching and learning, implement MAP and Exact Path programs, analyze performance data, and drive professional development for teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a B.Sc. with PGCE is required.
• A Master’s degree is desirable.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a middle leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading school initiatives that improved educational standards and student achievement.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and quality assure the activities of staff and students to maintain a safe, orderly and productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Vice Principal and SLT to support effective school operations.
• Assist in supervising and evaluating teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
• Support the implementation of school policies, educational priorities and academic expectations.
• Coordinate academic schedules, reporting requirements and school improvement activities.

Skills

Educational leadership

Assessment and data analysis

Planning and organization

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or B.Sc. with PGCE

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

School Academic Leader - Assessment and Improvement Job Snapshot - Role: School Academic Leader - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Primary-Secondary Education - Function: School-College Administration - Experience: Minimum 6 years, including at least 2 years in middle leadership - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details - 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

Aldar Education is seeking an experienced educational leader to join Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 and 3 Charter School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on academic leadership, student achievement, school improvement, assessment coordination and staff development. Working closely with the Principal, Vice Principal and School Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the successful candidate will help maintain a safe, orderly and effective learning environment while supporting high standards of teaching and learning. A key responsibility is implementing school improvement initiatives, including MAP and Exact Path assessment programmes, monitoring student attainment, analysing performance data and supporting professional development for teachers and school staff. The successful candidate will have a strong record of teaching performance, proven middle leadership experience and the ability to use assessment evidence to improve educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership and School Operations
  • Direct and quality assure the activities of staff and students to maintain a safe, orderly and productive learning environment.
  • Work collaboratively with the Principal, Vice Principal and Senior Leadership Team to support effective school operations.
  • Assist in supervising and evaluating teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
  • Support the implementation of school policies, educational priorities and academic expectations.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to strengthen teaching and learning across the school.
  • Participate in administrative meetings and contribute to effective leadership teamwork.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by the School Principal.
• Student Achievement and School Improvement
  • Implement student achievement improvement initiatives outlined in the School Development Plan.
  • Support school improvement activities in accordance with ADEK regulations and Aldar Education requirements.
  • Lead the implementation of assigned academic improvement strategies.
  • Coordinate remediation activities designed to address identified gaps in student learning.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and evaluate their impact on student achievement.
  • Support the development of appropriate instructional strategies to improve educational standards.
  • Use assessment evidence and student performance data to inform school improvement decisions.
• Assessment Planning and Coordination
  • Support the development and administration of the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule.
  • Coordinate assessment planning with the Senior Leadership Team and school department leaders.
  • Direct the implementation of the MAP and Exact Path student achievement plan.
  • Develop progress-based testing schedules in coordination with assessment personnel.
  • Establish and oversee processes for assessing and reporting student attainment and progress.
  • Support standardized testing arrangements and related procedures.
  • Develop special assessment schedules and testing procedures when required.
  • Ensure assessment activities are aligned with school improvement priorities.
• Data Management and Academic Reporting
  • Oversee relevant processes for collecting and analysing student achievement data.
  • Support accurate reporting of student attainment and academic progress.
  • Maintain appropriate processes for student records and archiving.
  • Use performance information to identify learning gaps and inform interventions.
  • Monitor progress against academic improvement objectives.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of required reports, forms and data requests.
  • Ensure assigned reporting responsibilities are completed within established deadlines.
• Teaching Quality and Curriculum Development
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on new and changing instructional methods.
  • Contribute to the evaluation of teaching strategies, curriculum materials and educational programmes.
  • Support the implementation of effective approaches to improve classroom teaching.
  • Work with curriculum leaders to identify opportunities for improving student learning.
  • Apply knowledge of teaching and learning to support higher academic standards.
  • Help evaluate the effectiveness of instructional improvements using student performance evidence.
• Staff Supervision and Professional Development
  • Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal in supervising and evaluating assigned teaching and support staff.
  • Assist in identifying staff professional development requirements.
  • Develop and implement Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plans that support professional growth.
  • Contribute to improving teaching quality and instructional effectiveness through staff development.
  • Support professional collaboration among teachers, supervisors and department leaders.
  • Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of professional development activities.
• Recruitment and Staff Selection
  • Provide leadership support during the screening and interviewing of applicants.
  • Participate in recruitment activities for teaching and non-teaching positions as assigned.
  • Recommend suitable applicants for interviews when required.
  • Support the school 's recruitment processes in collaboration with the relevant leadership team.
• Leadership Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with school administrators and staff to strengthen collaboration and organizational effectiveness.
  • Support productive communication between school leadership and academic departments.
  • Contribute to school improvement discussions and leadership planning.
  • Apply professional judgment when addressing educational and administrative matters.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling sensitive staff, student and school information.
  • Support effective working relationships with parents and external agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor 's Degree in Education or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• A Master 's degree is desirable.

Required Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Four consecutive years of teaching performance exceeding standards and expectations, evidenced by performance appraisals.
• At least 2 years of experience in a middle leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading school initiatives that improved educational standards and student achievement.
• Experience working with parents and external agencies.
• Proven ability to implement effective teaching and learning improvement strategies.

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Educational leadership
  • Strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices.
  • Proven ability to implement strategies that raise academic standards.
  • Experience identifying and addressing gaps in student learning.
  • Ability to support teachers and curriculum staff in improving instructional effectiveness.
  • Strong leadership and collaborative working skills.
• Assessment and Data Analysis
  • Ability to interpret student achievement and assessment data.
  • Experience using data to diagnose learning needs and inform interventions.
  • Ability to evaluate the impact of academic improvement initiatives.
  • Understanding of assessment planning, progress monitoring and educational reporting.
  • Ability to contribute to evidence-based school improvement decisions.
• Planning and Organization
  • Strong organizational and task-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities.
  • Sound professional judgment and decision-making ability.
  • Capacity to coordinate academic schedules, reporting requirements and school improvement activities.
  • Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Professional Conduct
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, teachers and other stakeholders.
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
  • Professional approach to staff supervision and evaluation.
  • Alignment with the school 's values and educational vision.

About Mubarak Bin Mohammed Charter School

Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 and 3 Charter School is an American curriculum school located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities through high expectations, effective teaching and a strong focus on student achievement. Its vision is to create "A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity. ". This vision is supported by the school 's Learner and Teacher DNA, which guides its educational approach and school community.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is a school education provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a family of schools committed to high standards of teaching, learning and educational leadership. The organization provides opportunities for experienced education professionals to contribute to school improvement, academic development and student achievement. Through collaboration, professional development and effective school leadership, Aldar Education supports the continued development of its school communities.