

Head of English Department
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 5 years of teaching experience
- English Language
- United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, Lebanon, Syria, United Arab Emirates
- A degree in English or a related subject and teachin qualaifaction
- Proven experience in teaching English with excellent results
- Experience in a leadership or middle leadership role preferred
- Strong understanding of current curriculum developments and pedagogy
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Employment visa & Health Insurance
We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Head of English to lead our dynamic English department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator with a strong vision for teaching and learning to shape the future of English.
As Head of English, you will be responsible for setting high standards of teaching and learning, developing curriculum plans, supporting your team of teachers, and ensuring excellent outcomes for students across all key stages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the English department
- Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and development across middle and high school
- Support, mentor, and manage a team of English teachers
- Monitor student progress and implement effective interventions
- Lead departmental meetings, CPD sessions, and collaborative planning
- Foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement
- Contribute to whole-school leadership and initiatives as part of the middle/senior leadership team
In our school, we promote academic excellence through high-quality education and instruction and an enriched and rigorous combined inter-disciplinary US Curriculum and UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum. This is delivered in a student-centered focused environment with emphases on health and safety, strong moral and Islamic values, cultural tradition and national identity, respect, and collaboration.
Our Mission
- To be a learning-centered educational institution.
- To provide world-class, international education opportunities to Emirati and expatriate students that meet international standards while, at the same time, are cognisant of the local culture, values, and traditions.
- To provide the UAE with the next generation of STEM practitioners.
- To provide the U.A.E. with well-qualified citizens equipped with core competencies such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to help students thrive and contribute in today's ever-changing global economy.
- To develop a national identity, fostering and establishing national loyalty towards the UAE among all students.
- To provide the UAE with citizens who embrace rapid economic development and internationalization but who also recognize the value of celebrating, understanding, and valuing Emirati history, culture, and values.
- To develop global citizens who value the Arabic language, Islamic education, and the history, culture, and traditions of the UAE.
Through the effective management of the curriculum, the school day, events, and visits, as well as engagement with the local community, businesses, and the parent body, Ajyal International School - -Al Falah ensures that all students have a profound understanding of UAE history, culture, and traditions. Ajyal International School - Al Falah ensures the ‘My Identity’ program is fully embedded in all aspects of the curriculum and commits to ensuring the Moral Education curriculum is delivered across all year groups, recognizing the importance of moral education and personal and social development for all students.
Drawing millions of visitors each year, Dubai allows teachers to experience a unique combination of traditional Middle Eastern ways of life and an upscale expatriate lifestyle. Dubai's many private schools provide opportunities for licensed teachers to teach in one of the most exciting and dynamic modern cities in the world.