Head of Education - Charter Schools
Posted date [2026-06-04]
(ID: 46043)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Head of Education - Charter SchoolsJob Snapshot
Role: Head of Education - Charter Schools
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education Management
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Minimum 2 years senior school leadership experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of Education - Charter Schools in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity for an experienced education leader with strong expertise in school improvement, curriculum development, quality assurance, leadership coaching, data-driven attainment improvement, and charter school operations. This role is suited for a senior school leader who can support managed schools, strengthen educational outcomes, guide leadership teams, and contribute to the continuing development of high-quality learning across Aldar Education’s Charter Schools network.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Educaiton Management
Salary: 35000-50000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Head of Education - Charter Schools will support strategic educational improvement across a growing network of managed schools in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on raising student outcomes, developing future-focused curriculum models, supporting leadership teams, strengthening quality assurance, improving inspection readiness, and aligning school improvement work with Abu Dhabi’s wider education priorities. By combining strong pedagogy, strategic thinking, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, the position helps create inclusive, innovative, and high-performing learning environments for students and educators.
Key Responsibilities
* Co-create, develop, and implement improvement strategies that raise educational outcomes for Charter School students.
* Monitor and support education initiatives designed to improve attainment, progress, teaching quality, and learner experience.
* Work with the wider school improvement team to enhance provision across Charter Schools and ensure curricula remain fit for purpose.
* Support school leadership teams in delivering dynamic, inclusive, and innovative learning opportunities for all students.
* Guide Charter School leaders in identifying training needs and sourcing professional development support on educational matters.
* Strengthen quality assurance processes and programmes related to education across the Charter Schools network.
* Support the development of future-focused curriculum models aligned with learner needs and educational priorities.
* Work with education, IT, and technology teams to explore, develop, and implement US Curriculum models across Charter Schools.
* Assist in the development of online learning solutions that meet current and future learner requirements.
* Work with leadership teams to apply forensic data analysis that drives measurable improvements in student attainment.
* Ensure reporting deadlines are met and all schools follow robust quality assurance processes.
* Act as a trusted source of support, advice, and expertise for staff and leadership teams on education matters.
* Support school leadership teams in progressing Emiratisation objectives in collaboration with People and Culture.
* Partner with ADEK to support the continued success and compliance of the Charter Schools programme.
* Provide support to Executive Management on document preparation, bid materials, and education inputs for new Charter School projects.
* Research current pedagogy trends and share relevant practices across the Charter Schools network.
* Work closely with Charter School leaders to support inspection preparation and readiness.
* Coordinate and line manage the Charter HQ education team to ensure education functions are covered, supported, quality assured, and continuously developed.
* Undertake additional duties assigned by the Director of Charter Schools where aligned with education leadership and school improvement priorities.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate teaching qualification such as PGCE.
* Master’s degree in Education will be an advantage.
* Minimum 2 years of senior leadership experience in a school setting.
* Previous experience as a Principal or at least Head of School level in Primary or Secondary education.
* Strong record of outstanding and inclusive teaching practice, pedagogy, and education leadership.
* Genuine understanding and appreciation of UAE regional values, culture, and education priorities.
* Strong ability to inspire, coach, develop, and influence school leaders and education teams.
* Experience supporting curriculum development, school improvement planning, quality assurance, and inspection readiness.
* Strong understanding of student data analysis and its use in improving attainment and educational outcomes.
* Ability to work collaboratively with government bodies, school leaders, executive management, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Fluent written and spoken English communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail with diligent follow-up and timely execution.
* Able to manage multiple priorities, handle pressure, and maintain high professional standards.
* Strong organizational skills for self, teams, projects, and school improvement processes.
* Forward planning ability, especially in relation to local government compliance and education reporting requirements.
* Skilled in networking, influencing, and working with cultural sensitivity.
* Strong emotional intelligence, supervisory ability, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking.
* Able to work effectively in a multicultural education environment and support growth across a large school network.
Skills Set
* Education leadership
* Charter school management
* School improvement
* Curriculum development
* US Curriculum implementation
* Quality assurance
* Teaching and learning strategy
* Student attainment improvement
* Data-driven school improvement
* Inspection preparation
* ADEK coordination
* Education compliance
* School leadership support
* Principal coaching
* Head of School support
* Professional development planning
* Online learning solutions
* Pedagogy research
* Emiratisation support
* Education reporting
* Bid preparation support
* Executive management support
* Stakeholder engagement
* Strategic planning
* Team leadership
* Supervisory skills
* Multicultural communication
* Cultural sensitivity
* Emotional intelligence
* Commercial acumen
* English communication
* Education operations
* Safeguarding awareness
Why Join Us
This Head of Education - Charter Schools role offers the opportunity to influence the future of school improvement and education leadership in Abu Dhabi’s Education Management sector. The position provides senior exposure to curriculum strategy, quality assurance, leadership development, government education priorities, inspection readiness, and large-scale school network improvement. It is a strong fit for an education leader who wants to shape student outcomes, support school leaders, and contribute to a respected education group with a future-focused learning model.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, supporting a wide network of owned and managed schools across the UAE. The group provides inclusive, innovative, and child-centered education across multiple curricula and learning stages, while supporting national education priorities and long-term knowledge-based economic development. Aldar Education continues to grow through high-quality schools, professional development, leadership support, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, diversity, and educational excellence.
