Head - Islamic & Social Studies (Native and

4 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aldar Academies Full time

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Islamic and Social Studies (Native and Non Native) at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school until Year 8 and a girl’s only school from Year 9 onwards. It is located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to be ‘a sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture all learners through our bespoke Mamoura British Academy DNA.’ This Mamoura Learner, Teacher and Values DNA is at the heart of the school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Strong leadership skills and impact of improving learning and teaching.
- Outstanding teacher
- Commitment to the ideals of the UAE Ministry of Education and international education.
- Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and be resilient.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Demonstrated understanding of Islamic and social studies, Emirati culture, and a commitment to advancing educational and cultural objectives within the institution.
- Outstanding leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and promoting effective decision-making.
- Passion for teaching and dedication to educating the whole child.
- Proven record of successful teaching pedagogy and leadership across all year groups.
- Experience with the MOE curriculum, standards, and research-based pedagogy.
- Respect for all members of the school community and commitment to continued improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Strategic direction and development:

- Contribute to the whole school vision, the strategic direction of the school and attend and present at Executive Leadership Team meetings when invited.
- Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and faculty/school SEF writing.
- Develop and implement policies and practices for the Islamic and Social Studies department in alignment with the school’s vision and high standards.
- Establish short, medium and long-term plans for departmental development, utilizing data effectively to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, MAT, and EAL students.
- Develop and implement policies and practices for the Islamic and social studies department that reflect the school’s vision and commitment to high standards of achievement.

B. Learning and teaching
- In line with the school’s USPs, create and lead a vision for the department that promotes innovative learning experiences and high-quality outcomes.
- Ensure comprehensive curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the Islamic and social studies department for all students, including those with special educational needs.
- Set clear expectations for staff regarding standards of achievement and quality of teaching in Islamic and social studies in line with the Mamoura Teacher and Learner DNA.
- Regularly evaluate the quality of learning and teaching within the Islamic and social studies department to identify effective practices and areas for improvement.
- Promote Islamic values and UAE culture across the curriculum and the school.
- Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s ECA provision, revision and booster schemes, and wider initiatives.

C. Leading and managing staff
- Undertake effective performance enablement of Islamic and social studies department in accordance with school policies and Director of MOE.
- Establish constructive working relationships with the team, emphasizing collaboration, support, and accountability.
- Conduct regular department meetings with a focus on improving standards and student achievement.

D. Assessment
- To be responsible for leading the organisation of International Benchmark Assessments.
- Analyse data to identify patterns and trends that inform planning and interventions to support the children in the phase.
- Ensure that high quality interventions are delivered across the phase that support and challenge all groups of students.
- Lead the Monitoring, Evaluation and Review processes to quality assure all aspects of provision and seek improvements to ensure that consistently high standards are promoted.

E. Other duties and responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to enhance Islamic studies proficiency, foster a deep understanding of Islamic values, UAE culture, and National Identity.
- To be responsible for



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