Head of MOE / Arabic and Islamic Teacher

Job description

Provide professional leadership and management for the department to ensure high-quality teaching of the relevant subject, effective use of resources and improved standards of achievement for pupils.

Overall responsibility for the effective running of the department, including management of teaching staff and resources.

Organise and manage the department in line with the aims and objectives of the school.

Responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the relevant subject area including overseeing the professional development of staff and keeping abreast of recent developments in the subject.

Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for the department.

To ensure that Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies departments receive very good ratings in the ADEK inspection.

Skills description

ADEK qualified candidate.

Attested bachelor’s / master’s degree in education with equivalency.

Valid teaching license.

IELTS score 6 (updated).

Qualified/licensed teacher specializing in the relevant subject area (Arabic & Islamic). Up-to-date subject knowledge with proven success in raising student attainment.

Knowledge of the use of ICT to aid teaching and learning.

Adherence to the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) compulsory subjects with details pertaining to the promotion of the Arabic language and UAE culture and national identity.

At least five (5) years of relevant teaching experience.

At least one (1) year experience as head of department / senior leader.