International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Head of MOE Curriculum
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 19/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
05/10/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Professional qualification
Expiration date
19/11/2026
Job description
Reporting to the Principal and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team at Smart Vision School in Dubai, the Head of MOE Curriculum is accountable for the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum across every year group. Compliance with MoE standards and KHDA regulations is the baseline, with UAE heritage, culture and values embedded in all lessons. Schemes of work, teaching resources and assessment frameworks are developed here, and curriculum sequencing and progression are checked against MoE and KHDA expectations. Attainment and progress data drive interventions, and results are reported to SLT, governors and parents in line with KHDA SEF and SIP priorities. Students of Determination and ELL learners need equitable access, so differentiation and inclusive practice are a constant focus. Where the British or international curriculum also runs, MOE goals have to sit alongside it. Teachers look to you for mentoring and professional development on MOE requirements, and you represent the curriculum at inspections and community events. Candidates should be qualified teachers with 5 to 7 years of experience, including 2 to 3 in curriculum or senior leadership and direct experience leading the MoE curriculum.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development and delivery of the MOE curriculum across all year groups
- Embed UAE heritage, culture and values in all lessons in line with MoE requirements
- Monitor teaching quality and learning outcomes, using data to inform interventions and school improvement
- Collaborate with senior leaders and heads of department to integrate MOE goals with the British or international curriculum
- Mentor teachers to deliver high-quality MOE lessons with effective differentiation
- Align curriculum sequencing, progression and assessment practices with MoE and KHDA standards
- Develop teaching resources, schemes of work and assessment frameworks to MOE guidelines
- Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning across MOE curriculum subjects
- Oversee student progress, attainment and assessment data for all MOE subjects
- Report accurately and on time to SLT, governors and parents in line with KHDA SEF and SIP priorities
- Contribute measurable MOE outcomes to SEF evaluation and SIP targets
- Secure equitable access to the curriculum for Students of Determination and ELL learners
- Promote social-emotional development and wellbeing through curriculum delivery
- Run professional development programs for staff on MOE requirements and best practice
- Represent the MOE curriculum in SLT meetings, inspections and community initiatives
Experience & skills
- Hold qualified teacher status with experience delivering and leading the UAE MoE curriculum
- Bring a minimum of 5-7 years of teaching experience
- Show at least 2-3 years in curriculum leadership or senior leadership
- Know assessment, differentiation, inclusion and curriculum mapping in depth
- Prove experience in strategic planning, staff mentoring and curriculum development
- Communicate and organise effectively with staff, parents and external agencies
- Offer experience in UAE or international schools (desirable)
- Understand KHDA inspections, SEF and SIP (desirable)
- Complete vetting procedures, including references and Criminal Background Checks covering the previous 10 years