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The Head of Arabic and Islamic Department will lead and manage the Arabic and Islamic Studies curriculum and staff, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of educational programs, supporting the professional growth of staff, and fostering a positive learning environment for students.
Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage the Arabic and Islamic Studies Department, including staff supervision, curriculum development, and implementation.
• Provide strategic direction and support to ensure the department meets its educational objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to department staff.
• Curriculum and Instruction:
• Develop, review, and enhance the Arabic and Islamic Studies curriculum in line with national and international standards.
• Ensure that the curriculum is engaging, inclusive, and meets the diverse needs of students.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching practices to ensure high standards of instruction.
• Professional Development:
• Identify and address professional development needs for department staff.
• Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance teaching practices.
• Student Support:
• Implement strategies to support student achievement and address learning challenges.
• Work with students, parents, and staff to ensure that students receive appropriate support and guidance.
• Administrative Duties:
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and schedules.
• Prepare and submit reports and documentation as required.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate Arabic and Islamic Studies into the broader curriculum.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and the school community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies, with a strong understanding of curriculum and instructional practices.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Newlands School Dubai enables every child to achieve their potential. Students gain an excellent quality British education in a values-based, internationally-minded environment so that they may understand, contribute to, and succeed in an ever-developing and competitive world


Our vision is for the school to provide:

• Opportunity and challenge
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• A route to university and lifelong learning

Our Promise to Parents
Newlands School is internationally focused and attentive to every child. Our parents feel valued and well informed about their child’s strengths and the progress they make. Our children are challenged and cared for, as we support them through their individual journey.


We promise our children and parents:

• Personal care and attention
• Smaller classes
• Modern teaching methods
• Subject strengths
• Creative learning opportunities
• Opportunities for risk-taking
• An understanding of the culture and heritage of Dubai
• A culture of tolerance and respect
• To find every child’s strengths

Our Approach
The school’s approach is guided by research and experience of best educational practices. Evidence has shown that students learn best when they have home, peer, teacher and school support that is focused, accountable, sustained in quality, supported by data and aligned with the student’s ambition to achieve. This is the fundamental approach that drives success in our school.


The school considers its role in Dubai is to provide parents and students with:

• A great education that enables each student to make the most of their potential and strengths
• A route to high academic achievement and all-round character development
• First class teaching that motivates and engages learners
• An international outlook that encourages innovation and resilience
• A school where they are always welcome and where they will be positively engaged