Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Head - Education (Charter Schools) to support our growing family of managed schools in the UAE.

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

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

The successful candidate will combine an excellent track record of outstanding and inclusive teaching practice and pedagogy and an ability to inspire and develop others.

Main Duties

• To co-create, develop and implement key improvement strategies to improve educational outcomes for Charter school students
• To monitor, support an develop educational initiatives to improve student outcomes.
• To work as part of the wider school improvement team to enhance provision in Charter schools and ensure that school curricula is fit for purpose and provides all learners with dynamic and innovative learning opportunities
• To support Charter school leadership teams sourcing staff training on educational matters and ensure that all are operated to the highest standards
• To QA To QA processes and programs related to education in Charter Schools.

Specific Duties

• To support the development of future focussed curriculum models
• To work alongside the education, IT, and technology teams in exploring, developing, and implementing the US Curriculum in Charter schools
• To assist in the development of online learning solutions that meet the current and future needs of all learners.
• To work with Charter school leadership teams to ensure forensic analysis of data to drive improvements in attainment.
• To ensure reporting dealdeins are met and that all schools follow a robust QA process.
• To act as a source of support, advice, and expertise to staff on education matters
• To support school leadership teams with progressing in Emiratisation objectives, and work with People & Culture to strategise and manage the approach for Charter schools as a group
• To partner with ADEK to ensure the continuing success of the Charter schools programme
• Provide support to Executive Management on document and bid preparation materials for new Charter School projects
• To research latest pedagogy ideas and disseminate across Charter schools.
• Work closely with Charter school leaders to support inspection preparation
• To co-ordinate and line manage the Charter HQ education team to ensure all areas of education in schools are covered, supported, QA’d and developed appropriately.
• To undertake any other task deemed appropriate by the Director of Charter Schools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate qualifications in teaching (e.g. PGCE) essential
• MA in Education is an advantage but not required

Minimum Experience

• At least 2 years senior leadership in a school setting, as a Principal or a minimum of a Head of School (Primary / Secondary)

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relate to local Government compliance matters).
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Strong emotional intelligence.
• Great strategic thinking.
• Able to work in multi-cultural setting.
• Capable of managing growth and instilling high standards.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.

What We Offer:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.