Arabic Dimension Coordinator/ Lead

Arabic Dimension Coordinator/Lead

Department: Senior Leadership Team

Direct Reporting Line: Principal / Vice Principal

Person Specification:

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education related to the subject or a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field along with a valid teaching license, or a Diploma in teaching qualification. A strong passion for teaching and learning Arabic and Islamic studies is essential.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or at least 1 year in a Senior Leadership capacity, overseeing whole school initiatives.

Attributes:

• Experience within international and multilingual environments
• Knowledge of inspection, accreditation, and evaluation standards, including CIS, NEASC, IB, BSO, DSIB, and/or ADEK.
• Proven recent exceptional teaching performance, capable of demonstrating best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• A collaborative team player who actively engages with all stakeholders.
• A flexible leader skilled in managing change, promoting growth, and establishing high standards in a supportive and unified atmosphere.

Primary Job Purpose:

The Arabic and Islamic Coordinator is responsible for monitoring student progress, achievement, and curriculum execution, collaborating closely with the SLT for Arabic and Islamic studies. This role also entails supporting teachers in delivering outstanding instruction to achieve significant learning outcomes, while working with the SLT and departmental colleagues to assess the effectiveness of school action plans.

Key Relationships:

Staff from Taaleem Central Office, Charter School Team, Schools’ Senior Leadership Teams (Principal, Heads of School, Curriculum Coordinators), Heads of Department, and Arabic and Islamic teachers and learning assistants.

Positioning of Role:

This role is directly accountable to the Principal and is part of the School's Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Advance Taaleem’s mission of “inspiring young minds,” our vision of being the leading education provider in the UAE, and our core values of pioneering, professional, nurturing, and spirited in daily interactions.
• Work with schools to formulate cohesive group policies and procedures.
• Direct the strategic enhancement of Arabic and Islamic education within the school.
• Advise the SLT on budgetary priorities.
• Collaborate with and oversee Arabic and Islamic teachers and learning assistants.
• Create and implement a professional development program to assist teachers and learning assistants in delivering exceptional educational experiences.
• Stay updated on best practices, emerging research, and critically evaluate these advancements for their potential to improve student achievement and skills.
• Aid in developing and applying key school systems.
• Establish partnerships with other schools and experts to enhance the Arabic and Islamic curriculum throughout the school.
• Encourage parental involvement in their children’s language and Islamic development.
• Provide constructive, data-informed feedback to teachers and support them during the appraisal process.
• Actively engage in SLT duties and responsibilities.
• Lead the design of an engaging and inspiring curriculum for Arabic and Islamic studies.
• Oversee Arabic and Islamic lesson plans and unit planners, ensuring they promote students’ independent learning skills such as critical thinking, inquiry, and investigation.
• Develop and evaluate assessment systems across the school.
• Train teachers to effectively leverage formative and summative assessment data to guide students’ learning journeys.
• Support the establishment of rigorous educational standards.

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