Head of MOE

Job Description

Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Academic
Reports to: Principal

Purpose of the Role

The Head of MOE Curriculum is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic oversight, implementation, and continuous improvement of the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum across the school. This role ensures high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, aligned with MoE standards, KHDA regulations, and the school’s School Improvement Plan (SIP).

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of MOE Curriculum drives curriculum development, professional development, and monitoring of student progress, ensuring all students receive a comprehensive, culturally responsive, and inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of the MOE curriculum across all year groups.

• Ensure compliance with UAE MoE curriculum requirements, embedding UAE heritage, culture, and values in all lessons.

• Monitor teaching quality and learning outcomes, using data to inform interventions and school improvement strategies.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and heads of department to integrate MOE curriculum goals with the British or international curriculum where applicable.

• Lead, mentor, and support teachers in delivering high-quality MOE curriculum lessons, ensuring effective differentiation for Students of Determination and ELL learners.

Curriculum Development and Teaching Excellence

• Ensure curriculum sequencing, progression, and assessment practices meet MoE and KHDA standards.

• Develop teaching resources, schemes of work, and assessment frameworks aligned with MOE guidelines.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning across subjects under the MOE curriculum.

• Provide guidance and training for staff to implement innovative, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Assessment, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Oversee student progress, attainment, and assessment data for all MOE curriculum subjects.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to SLT, governors, and parents in line with KHDA SEF and SIP priorities.

• Contribute to SEF evaluation and SIP targets with measurable outcomes related to MOE curriculum implementation.

Pastoral and Inclusion Leadership

• Ensure all students, including Students of Determination and ELL learners, have equitable access to the MOE curriculum.

• Support teachers in implementing differentiation, interventions, and inclusive practices.

• Promote the development of social-emotional skills, personal development, and wellbeing through curriculum delivery.

Collaboration and Community Engagement

• Work closely with teachers, middle leaders, parents, and external agencies to ensure effective MOE curriculum delivery.

• Lead professional development programs for staff on MOE curriculum requirements and best practice.

• Represent the MOE curriculum within SLT meetings, inspections, and community initiatives.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential:

• Qualified teacher with experience delivering and leading the UAE MoE curriculum

• Minimum 5–7 years teaching experience, with at least 2–3 years in curriculum leadership or senior leadership

• Strong knowledge of assessment, differentiation, inclusion, and curriculum mapping

• Proven experience in strategic planning, staff mentoring, and curriculum development

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience in UAE or international schools

• Familiarity with KHDA inspections, SEF, and SIP

Competencies and Attributes

• Visionary, strategic, and collaborative senior leader

• Empathetic, culturally aware, and approachable

• Innovative, proactive, and solution-focused

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Committed to excellence in teaching, learning, inclusion, and UAE curriculum compliance

• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Alignment to Standards

UK Teachers’ Standards (Leadership Focus):

• Set and maintain high expectations for staff and students

• Ensure effective teaching, learning, and assessment across the MOE curriculum

• Lead and mentor staff to improve curriculum delivery and student outcomes

KHDA SEF & Education Inspection Framework:

• Student Achievement and Progress – monitor attainment and curriculum outcomes

• Teaching for Effective Learning – ensure high-quality, inclusive pedagogy

• Personal Development, Behaviour, and Wellbeing – develop confident, independent learners

• Provision for Students of Determination – ensure differentiated support

• Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Responsibilities – contribute to SEF and SIP targets

School Improvement Plan (SIP) Alignment:

• Embed MOE curriculum priorities in whole-school improvement strategies

• Set measurable objectives to enhance attainment, teaching quality, and student wellbeing

• Ensure curriculum targets support school-wide strategic goals

UAE Ministry of Education Alignment:

• Deliver lessons and assessments according to MoE curriculum standards

• Embed UAE heritage, culture, and values in teaching and learning

• Ensure all learners, including Students of Determination, achieve their full potential

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.