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....

Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum

Job Snapshot

Role: Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced British curriculum leader who can guide upper primary teaching, strengthen curriculum quality, and support high standards of achievement across Key Stage 2. This role is ideal for a confident educator with UK curriculum experience, strong data-led improvement skills, and the ability to lead staff, raise student progress, and maintain an inclusive learning environment.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Educaiton Management
Salary: 18000-28000
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 Key Stage 2 - Curriculum role supports academic leadership at Al Shohub Private School in Abu Dhabi, a British curriculum primary school rooted in Emirati community values and guided by ADEK expectations. The position focuses on developing effective policies, improving teaching practice, reviewing schemes of work, and ensuring that every Key Stage 2 student receives appropriate challenge, support, and progression.

This role requires a leader who can use school data to identify underachievement, create action plans, support curriculum continuity, and guide teachers toward high-quality learning outcomes. The successful candidate will help maintain strong expectations for achievement, behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding, and whole-child development.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development and implementation of Key Stage 2 policies and practices aligned with the school vision and academic aims.
* Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for department improvement.
* Use student data to identify underachievement and create targeted action plans to support progress.
* Analyse school and departmental data to inform policies, improvement planning, and school self-evaluation.
* Develop, review, and evaluate schemes of work across relevant year groups and courses.
* Ensure schemes of work include suitable provision for SEN, POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
* Maintain curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression across Key Stage 2.
* Support students of all abilities, including high ability learners and students with special educational needs.
* Set clear expectations for staff in relation to achievement, teaching quality, learning standards, and behaviour.
* Evaluate teaching and learning across the department and identify effective practice and areas for improvement.
* Take practical action to improve lesson quality, classroom outcomes, and student engagement.
* Work with teachers to strengthen planning, assessment, differentiation, and intervention.
* Promote a positive learning culture that supports confidence, independence, curiosity, and strong academic habits.
* Communicate professionally with staff, students, parents, and school leadership.
* Support enrichment opportunities that enhance student learning beyond the classroom.
* Uphold safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and school policy expectations at all times.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject.
* PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification.
* Minimum 6 years of teaching experience.
* Experience teaching the UK curriculum.
* Strong knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum planning, assessment, and student progress.
* Proven ability to raise standards and close learning gaps through effective teaching strategies.
* Experience supporting SEN, POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
* Ability to lead curriculum development, staff expectations, and teaching improvement.
* Strong communication, collaboration, classroom management, and reflective leadership skills.
* Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
* Passionate and caring approach to education.
* Respect for UAE cultural values, Emirati community expectations, and ADEK school standards.

Skills Set

* Key Stage 2 leadership
* UK curriculum delivery
* British curriculum school leadership
* Primary curriculum planning
* Student progress tracking
* Assessment data analysis
* Department improvement planning
* Scheme of work development
* Teaching quality improvement
* SEN, POD, EAL, and gifted learner support
* Academic intervention planning
* Staff guidance and expectations
* Curriculum continuity and progression
* School self-evaluation support
* Parent and staff communication
* Enrichment programme support
* Safeguarding and child protection

Why Join Us

* Lead Key Stage 2 in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with strong academic expectations.
* Support upper primary learners in building confidence, independence, and strong foundations for future study.
* Work in a school community rooted in Emirati values, family engagement, and inclusive learning.
* Build your education leadership career in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Contribute to curriculum improvement, teaching quality, student progress, and whole-school development.
* Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, professional standards, and student wellbeing are central to school life.

About the Company

Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through British curriculum, American Curriculum, charter, and international learning pathways. The group supports academic excellence, safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and professional school environments where educators can help learners achieve meaningful progress and long-term success.

Job Title Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum Job Description Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum Job Snapshot Role: Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Educaiton Management Experience: Minimum 6 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Head of Key Stage 2 - Curriculum in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced British curriculum leader who can guide upper primary teaching, strengthen curriculum quality, and support high standards of achievement across Key Stage 2. This role is ideal for a confident educator with UK curriculum experience, strong data-led improvement skills, and the ability to lead staff, raise student progress, and maintain an inclusive learning environment. Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Educaiton Management Salary: 18000-28000 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 Key Stage 2 - Curriculum role supports academic leadership at Al Shohub Private School in Abu Dhabi, a British curriculum primary school rooted in Emirati community values and guided by ADEK expectations. The position focuses on developing effective policies, improving teaching practice, reviewing schemes of work, and ensuring that every Key Stage 2 student receives appropriate challenge, support, and progression. This role requires a leader who can use school data to identify underachievement, create action plans, support curriculum continuity, and guide teachers toward high-quality learning outcomes. The successful candidate will help maintain strong expectations for achievement, behaviour, inclusion, safeguarding, and whole-child development. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development and implementation of Key Stage 2 policies and practices aligned with the school vision and academic aims. * Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for department improvement. * Use student data to identify underachievement and create targeted action plans to support progress. * Analyse school and departmental data to inform policies, improvement planning, and school self-evaluation. * Develop, review, and evaluate schemes of work across relevant year groups and courses. * Ensure schemes of work include suitable provision for SEN, POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students. * Maintain curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression across Key Stage 2. * Support students of all abilities, including high ability learners and students with special educational needs. * Set clear expectations for staff in relation to achievement, teaching quality, learning standards, and behaviour. * Evaluate teaching and learning across the department and identify effective practice and areas for improvement. * Take practical action to improve lesson quality, classroom outcomes, and student engagement. * Work with teachers to strengthen planning, assessment, differentiation, and intervention. * Promote a positive learning culture that supports confidence, independence, curiosity, and strong academic habits. * Communicate professionally with staff, students, parents, and school leadership. * Support enrichment opportunities that enhance student learning beyond the classroom. * Uphold safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and school policy expectations at all times. Ideal Profile * Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject. * PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification. * Minimum 6 years of teaching experience. * Experience teaching the UK curriculum. * Strong knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum planning, assessment, and student progress. * Proven ability to raise standards and close learning gaps through effective teaching strategies. * Experience supporting SEN, POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students. * Ability to lead curriculum development, staff expectations, and teaching improvement. * Strong communication, collaboration, classroom management, and reflective leadership skills. * Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme. * Passionate and caring approach to education. * Respect for UAE cultural values, Emirati community expectations, and ADEK school standards. Skills Set * Key Stage 2 leadership * UK curriculum delivery * British curriculum school leadership * Primary curriculum planning * Student progress tracking * Assessment data analysis * Department improvement planning * Scheme of work development * Teaching quality improvement * SEN, POD, EAL, and gifted learner support * Academic intervention planning * Staff guidance and expectations * Curriculum continuity and progression * School self-evaluation support * Parent and staff communication * Enrichment programme support * Safeguarding and child protection Why Join Us * Lead Key Stage 2 in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with strong academic expectations. * Support upper primary learners in building confidence, independence, and strong foundations for future study. * Work in a school community rooted in Emirati values, family engagement, and inclusive learning. * Build your education leadership career in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector. * Contribute to curriculum improvement, teaching quality, student progress, and whole-school development. * Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, professional standards, and student wellbeing are central to school life. About the Company Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through British curriculum, American Curriculum, charter, and international learning pathways. The group supports academic excellence, safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and professional school environments where educators can help learners achieve meaningful progress and long-term success. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 18000.00 Salary to 28000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Location City Abu Dhabi

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Primary/Secondary Education Job Function Job Functions -> Educaiton Management Employers Details Company Aldar Education Contact Person HRM Designation HR Telephone +971 800 8535 Email customercarealdar.com