Subject Lead - Arabic & Islamic Studies

The PIE Executive Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced educational leader to enhance curriculum and assessment standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching and leadership, with a focus on student achievement and curriculum development. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum quality, assessment integrity, and engaging with stakeholders to promote educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role in the relevant subject area.
• At least 3 years in curriculum design and review.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision and high aspirations of Liwa Education.
• Take responsibility for planning, delivery, assessment, and support across all schools.
• Ensure the subject curriculum meets international and national standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum design knowledge

Assessment understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in the relevant subject area

ADEK recognized professional teaching qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to: Director of Schools Internal

Interaction Relationships:

• LE Team members and Academic Assistant
• Assessment Coordinators
• Subject Heads of Department
• Head of Administration

External Interaction Relationships:

• Educational curriculum organisations
• External assessment organisations and examination boards

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Liwa Education team, you will:

• Support the vision and high aspirations of Liwa Education, focusing on student achievement and personal development.
• Contribute to evaluating the school's strengths and weaknesses to promote improvement.
• Utilize performance data to monitor, evaluate, and enhance student performance in the subject.
• Work within the school's financial management plan to achieve educational priorities.
• Engage with parents as needed to support pupils and improve outcomes.

As a leader, expert, and champion of your subject:

• Take responsibility for planning, delivery, assessment, and support across all schools and grades.
• Ensure the subject curriculum is of high quality, relevant, and meets international and national standards.
• Regularly review and update curriculum content and scope documents, including relevant external links.
• Collaborate with staff involved in leadership and delivery to meet international standards.
• Ensure assessment tools and procedures are valid, reliable, and fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate and honest assessment reporting to students, parents, and school leaders.
• Produce detailed reports on student learning, progress, and attainment levels against benchmarks.
• Develop and implement an annual plan highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and performance analysis.
• Coordinate with Assessment Coordinators to ensure assessments adhere to policies, especially regarding integrity and security.
• Work collaboratively to ensure assessments are valid and reliable.
• Provide subject expertise to staff as required.

Any other duties as directed by the Director of Schools.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Quality and relevance of the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
• Percentage of students achieving international standards.
• Achievement of curriculum targets by students and cohorts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in the relevant subject area.
• ADEK recognized professional teaching qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role in the relevant subject area.
• At least 3 years in curriculum design and review.
• At least 3 years in assessment design and reporting.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong numerical, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and student assessment.
• Understanding of assessment/examination procedures and protocols.
• Familiarity with ADEK/MOE curriculum and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical tools for data analysis and report writing.