Subject Lead - Mathemathics

The PIE Executive Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Subject Lead for Mathematics to enhance student achievement and curriculum quality. The role involves curriculum design, assessment oversight, and leadership within schools, requiring extensive teaching experience and a recognized teaching qualification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Liwa Education vision and focus on students' achievement.
• Plan, deliver, assess, and support the subject across all schools.
• Produce detailed reports on student learning and progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree or higher in the relevant subject area

ADEK recognized professional teaching qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role: Liwa Education Subject Lead Mathematics

Reporting to: Director of Schools Internal

Interaction Relationships: Principals, School Senior Leadership members, LE Team members, Academic Assistants, Assessment Coordinators, Subject Heads of Department, Head of Administration

External Interaction Relationships: Governmental education authorities, Educational curriculum organisations, External assessment organisations, Examination boards

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. As a key member of the Liwa Education team:
   • Support the Liwa Education vision and high aspirations with a focus on students' achievement and personal development.
   • Contribute to evaluating the schools' strengths and weaknesses to promote improvement.
   • Use performance data to monitor, evaluate, and improve student performance in the subject.
   • Assist in the school's financial management to achieve educational priorities.
   • Engage with parents as needed to support pupils and enhance outcomes.
2. As a leader, expert, and champion of their subject:
   • Plan, deliver, assess, and support the subject across all schools and grades.
   • Ensure the curriculum is of high quality, broad, relevant, and meets international and national standards.
   • Regularly review and update the Scope and Sequence documents and ensure they include relevant external links.
   • Coordinate with staff to ensure curriculum delivery meets standards.
   • Ensure assessment tools are valid, reliable, and fit for purpose, with accurate reporting.
   • Produce detailed reports on student learning, progress, and attainment levels.
   • Develop and implement an annual plan for the subject, analyzing strengths, weaknesses, and student performance.
   • Collaborate with Assessment Coordinators to ensure assessments adhere to policies, especially regarding integrity and security.
   • Provide subject expertise to staff as needed.

Any other duties as directed by the Director of Schools.

Key Performance Indicators:

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

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in the relevant subject area.
• ADEK recognized professional teaching qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role in the relevant subject area.
• Minimum 3 years in curriculum design and review.
• Minimum 3 years in assessment design and reporting.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent organizational, numerical, communication, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and student assessment.
• Understanding of assessment/examination procedures and ADEK/MOE regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, data analysis, report writing, and relevant technical tools.