Overview

THE CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL – ABU DHABI
Job Description
Director of MoE and Teacher of Arabic (Cycle 2 & 3)
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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.
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Overall responsibility for the effective running of the department, including management of teaching staff and resources.
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Organise and manage the department in line with the aims and objectives of the school.
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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
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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
- Qualified/licensed teacher specializing in the relevant subject area. 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. Previous HOD experience an advantage.
- Attested Bachelor’s Degree in Education with Equivalency
- Valid Teaching License
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree (Education)
Preferred Candidate
Management – Manager Director of Staff
Min: 5
United Arab Emirates
Bachelors
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.