Head of Department - Arabic

Job Summary

ISP is looking for a bilingual Arabic HOD able to start immediately, the successful candidate will be able to lead Arabic team according to KHDA and ADEK standers. A bachelor’s degree in education is mandatory as well as a previous experience in leadership. Master’s degree in education is preferred but not necessarily.

Key qualities and skills for all teachers:

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible
•  To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, proactive and positive

Additional key qualities and skills for the Head of MOE Subjects:

• To be an exemplar teacher able to coach, model and train to set the standard for others to aspire to
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child-centred
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Ability to have difficult conversations around sensitive issues
• Cultural sensitivity to the needs of our community
• An efficient and effective communicator

Core purposes:

• To ensure the quality of learning in MOE subjects enables every child to make as much progress as possible
• To ensure the quality of teaching in MOE subjects is of the highest standard, ensuring lessons are relevant, engaging, challenging and fun in line with The school way
• To ensure the curriculum, assessment, time allocations and qualifications of staff for MOE subjects is in line with UAE regulations
• To take a lead in ensuring the school community pays adherence to sensitive issues and curriculum compliance in the UAE
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and families particularly on cultural events
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school as a member of the senior leadership team

Key duties for all teachers include:

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
• To lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
• To comply with our agreed policies
• To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
• To offer support and guidance to staff
• To provide training within and beyond our school to colleagues and families
• To be a part of the school curriculum compliance committee