Head of Moe Subjects

At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success - whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

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**About the School**

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players.

**The Role**

To lead all aspects of MOE Subjects across the whole school, such that all students achieve better than expected academic, personal and social outcomes. To maximise student outcomes in MOE Subjects across all phases. More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description.

**About You**

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues.

You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

**Qualifications / Experience**
- Degree in Arabic Literature or equivalent
- Minimum of two years experience teaching
- Experience of working and leading within a large Arabic department
- Experience in teaching both Arabs and Non Arabs
- Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricular to engage
- children and enable them to perform highly
- Ability to support colleagues in the continued development of effective teaching and learning strategies
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Working in partnership with parents

**Core Requirements**
- Have a wealth of experience as an existing Head of Arabic B within the UAE, having led on successful ADEK inspections
- Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents and lead this area of NAS Abu Dhabi as a premium school in the UAE;
- Strategically manage the long-term improvement plan for this area as directed by ADEK
- Have an excellent grasp of the English language, be confidently fluent;
- Contribute to the School Improvement Plan and promote the learning priorities of the school SIP;
- Maximise student outcomes through effective use of the school systems for tracking, monitoring and intervention
- Lead the department through a successful annual inspection by tracking, monitoring and presenting students’ progress
- Performance Manage staff in the department and ensure the professional practice in line with the school's aspirations and priorities;
- Keep abreast of all national changes in MOE Subjects as directed by the government and implement as required;
- Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.
- Work in collaboration with the English and the World Languages department to align learning in Arabic

**Leading and Managing Staff**
- Facilitate staff in making constructive working relationships with children, their parents/carers and outside agencies
- Establish clear expectations for staff involved in MOE Subjects, through team working and mutual support, devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks as appropriate, evaluating practice and developing a culture of accountability
- Embedding clear professional development opportunities for staff, allowing for personal development and accountability over extended periods of time
- Ensure high quality training, monitoring and support is provided during the induction of new staff.
- Lead by example, provide inspiration and motivation
- Carry out Performance Management reviews with MOE Subject staff
- Be committed to professional development, taking into consideration the needs of the school and the individual
- Work on all staffing and timetabling i