Head of Moe Subject
Horizon English School Town Square is currently recruiting a Head of MOE Subjects for an April or August 2027 start.
The Head of MOE Subjects is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and MSC across the school.
At Horizon, everyone counts, everyone contributes, and everyone succeeds. This role is a key part of the executive leadership team in our pursuit of a flourishing school, ensuring that MOE subjects are delivered to a high standard while contributing meaningfully to the school’s identity, culture and community.
The role also provides cultural insight and leadership, ensuring that local context, the Arabic language and UAE values are reflected in whole school decision making.
About Horizon Town Square:
Opening in September 2027, Horizon English School Town Square will bring over 35 years of educational excellence from our outstanding Jumeirah campus to the heart of Town Square Dubai.
An all-through British curriculum school for ages 3-18, the new campus will launch with FS1 to Year 8, growing year by year to Year 13.
The school will combine academic excellence, wellbeing and community spirit in a purpose-built, state of the art environment.
As part of the Cognita global family, students will benefit from world-class opportunities in academics, sports, and the arts through Enrich ME, helping every child feel they belong, achieve, and thrive.
Role & Responsibilities:
Transformational education
Design and lead a coherent MOE curriculum across phases, aligned with regulatory requirements and Horizon’s educational principles
Ensure high quality teaching, learning and assessment in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and MSC
Monitor student progress and use data to inform improvement and intervention
Ensure curriculum provision meets Ministry requirements while maintaining high expectations for all learners
Empowered people and leadership
Lead, line manage and develop leaders and teachers across MOE subjects
Build a high performing, collaborative and culturally responsive team
Coach and support teachers to develop strong subject knowledge and pedagogy
Contribute to leadership across the wider school and Cognita network
Establish effective systems for the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of MOE subjects
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and inspection requirements
Oversee assessment processes, reporting and record keeping
Contribute to staffing, timetabling and resource planning for MOE subjects
Extending impact
Provide cultural insight to the Executive Leadership Team to inform whole school decisions
Promote the importance of Arabic language and Islamic values within the school community
Build strong relationships with parents, the wider community and regulatory bodies
Contribute to Horizon’s reputation as a school that values both international excellence and local identity
General Responsibilities
Model the Horizon values in all language and interactions
Commitment to staff and student wellbeing, parent education and supporting the development of a strong culture of community.
Comply with and demonstrate an active commitment to safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct.
Follow all school policies, procedures and handbooks.
Take a proactive and professional approach to school life and professional development.
Respect and maintain all aspects of professional confidentiality.
Undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested.
Skills & Competencies:
Minimum bachelor's degree
KHDA approval to teach MOE subjects in the UAE
Fluency in Arabic and English
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with a pleasant and confident manner
Knowledge of MOE curriculum and regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies and MSC curriculum and assessment
British curriculum context
Significant teaching experience in MOE subjects
Leadership experience within Arabic and/or Islamic department
Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form, only fully completed applications will be processed. To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.
Thank you for your interest in Horizon Town Square School. Due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Horizon Town Square School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.