Head of Department - Science

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Requirements

• Head of Department
• Science Job Snapshot Role: Head of Department
• Science
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Education
• Function: Teaching
• Experience: Minimum 3 years academic leadership experience
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country

United Arab EmiratesCity: DubaiIndustry: EducationFunction: TeachingGender: AnyCandidate Nationality: AnyCandidate Preferred Location: United Arab EmiratesJob Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• Head of Department
• Science in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time Education sector leadership role for an experienced and highly qualified Science educator with strong British curriculum experience, excellent subject knowledge, and a proven ability to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
• This role is suitable for a Science academic leader with UAE school experience, strong English communication skills, and the ability to guide teachers, strengthen pedagogy, and support academic standards across the department.
• Role Context The Head of Department
• Science will join the Academic Leadership Team of a British curriculum school in Dubai and lead the Science department with a clear focus on curriculum quality, teaching standards, departmental planning, teacher development, and student progress.
• The role requires strong leadership, lesson monitoring, academic planning, subject expertise in Chemistry or Physics, and familiarity with UAE teaching and learning expectations.
• The successful candidate must be currently available in the UAE. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Science department within a British curriculum school environment.* Work closely with Science teachers to enhance subject knowledge, pedagogy, lesson delivery, and instructional practice.* Support teachers in improving classroom strategies so that student learning outcomes and academic progress are strengthened.* Lead and contribute effectively to departmental planning, curriculum mapping, assessment planning, and whole-school academic initiatives.* Collaborate with senior leadership to support academic improvement plans and raise teaching and learning standards.* Ensure teaching practices align with the UAE framework for teaching and learning and maintain a minimum standard of good in all lessons.* Monitor, evaluate, and support teaching quality across the Science department through observations, feedback, coaching, and review.* Support teachers in planning engaging lessons that develop scientific knowledge, inquiry skills, practical understanding, and examination readiness.* Review student progress data, identify learning gaps, and guide intervention strategies to improve attainment and progress.* Maintain strong department documentation including schemes of work, lesson planning records, assessment evidence, progress reports, and improvement plans.* Mentor Science teachers and promote consistent, high-quality classroom practice across the department.* Support inspection readiness through accurate records, strong curriculum evidence, and improved teaching standards.* Promote collaboration, professional accountability, and shared best practices within the Science department.* Communicate professionally with students, parents, teachers, senior leaders, and wider school stakeholders when required.* Undertake other duties related to departmental leadership, academic quality, and school improvement as assigned.
• Ideal Profile * Master of Science in Chemistry or Physics is required.* Bachelor of Education qualification is an advantage.* Distance learning or open university degrees will not be considered.* Minimum 3 years of experience in an academic leadership role within a British curriculum school in the UAE is required.* Strong subject knowledge in Science, especially Chemistry or Physics.* Proven track record of improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes.* Strong understanding of the British curriculum and Science education standards.* Familiarity with the UAE framework for teaching and learning is required.* Ability to lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team of Science teachers.* Strong experience in lesson observation, teacher feedback, academic planning, and departmental improvement.* Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.* Strong communication, leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.* Professional, accountable, and committed to academic excellence and student progress.* Must be currently available in the UAE. Skills Set * Science department leadership* Head of Department* British curriculum* Science teaching* Chemistry* Physics* Academic leadership* Teacher mentoring* Pedagogical improvement* Teaching and learning* Lesson observation* Curriculum planning* Departmental planning* Whole-school planning* Student outcomes* Progress tracking* Assessment planning* Academic standards* UAE teaching framework* Inspection readiness* Classroom practice improvement* Senior leadership collaboration* English communication* UAE school experience