Head of Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies & Citizenship

ARKIS; Salmabad; On-site; BHD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ARKIS in Bahrain seeks a senior leader to head Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Citizenship across the Elementary School. You will ensure consistent curriculum, high-quality teaching and ongoing improvements aligned with school priorities.

You will lead curriculum planning, assessments, moderation and data-driven interventions while mentoring a team of teachers and coordinating with leadership and parents to support inclusion and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Education, or a related field.
• B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Leadership or subject coordination experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Citizenship across the Elementary School, ensuring high-quality teaching.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of curriculum plans, assessments and learning resources in line with school and MOE requirements.
• Monitor and improve teaching quality through observations, planning reviews and quality-assurance activities.
• Line-manage, mentor and support departmental staff with clear expectations and professional development.
• Monitor student attainment data, identify gaps and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Education, or related field

B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Joining Date: Immediately

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Education, or a related field
• B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
• Leadership or subject coordination experience is preferred

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably within an international school setting.
• Previous experience in a leadership, coordination, or subject-head role is preferred
• Experience leading and supporting teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Experience using student assessment and progress data to identify areas for improvement and plan appropriate interventions.
• Experience in curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and quality assurance.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience teaching Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Citizenship at the Elementary/Primary level.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a teaching allocation within the department, including the ability to teach Arabic and, where required, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Citizenship.
• Familiarity with international curricula, particularly Cambridge, alongside an understanding of relevant Bahrain Ministry of Education curriculum requirements.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation and student progress.
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop a team of teachers.
• Ability to establish high expectations and promote consistency across the department.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use student data to inform departmental priorities and interventions.
• Commitment to continuous school and departmental improvement.
• Strong understanding of inclusion and meeting the needs of students with different levels of attainment.
• Commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and Citizenship across the Elementary School, ensuring high-quality teaching, curriculum consistency and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of curriculum plans, assessments and learning resources, ensuring progression across grade levels and alignment with school and Bahrain Ministry of Education requirements.
• Monitor and improve the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations, learning walks, book scrutiny, planning reviews and other quality-assurance activities.
• Lead, line manage, mentor and support departmental staff, providing clear expectations, regular feedback, professional development and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyse student attainment and progress data, identifying gaps and ensuring appropriate support, challenge and interventions are implemented and reviewed.
• Lead assessment, moderation, marking and feedback practices to ensure consistency and accuracy across the department.
• Develop and monitor the departmental improvement plan, lead regular department meetings and ensure agreed actions and school priorities are effectively implemented.
• Maintain an appropriate teaching commitment within the department, including the ability to teach Arabic and, where required, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and/or Citizenship, while modelling high-quality classroom practice.
• Collaborate effectively with school leadership, Learning Support, teachers, students and parents, and contribute to school events and initiatives promoting Arabic language, Islamic values, Bahraini culture, citizenship and national identity.
• Ensure departmental practice consistently supports inclusion, student wellbeing, safeguarding and child protection, in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV and relevant documents through the link below