Section Head – Advanced Subjects, Arts and Physical Education Curriculum

Company overview:

Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received significant attention from the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his fellow Founding Fathers, based on their firm belief that education is the cornerstone of building an empowered society capable of keeping pace with progress and development.

Over the past decades, the UAE’s wise leadership has continued to place strong emphasis on building an advanced education system comparable to leading education systems worldwide, by mobilizing the necessary capabilities and resources to achieve the national agenda and the country’s future vision, while adopting leading practices and systems that contribute to high-quality educational outcomes.

Recognizing the importance of investing in human capital, the UAE, since the establishment of the Ministry of Education, has been committed to creating a leading educational environment aligned with the highest standards and supported by advanced technologies and modern educational practices. This contributes to preparing generations capable of confidently pursuing higher education and responding effectively to future labour market requirements.

The Ministry has also developed a smart learning ecosystem and advanced digital platforms, alongside the continuous development of curricula based on national learning standards, assessment policies focused on assessment for learning, and diverse educational pathways that support students’ capabilities and skills. These efforts contribute to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, developing future and 21st-century skills, and enabling students to think creatively, contribute to sustainable solutions to future challenges, and enhance the country’s competitiveness.

 Department Overview:

The Applied and Continuing Education Department is responsible for developing and implementing educational policies, programs, and initiatives that connect learning with practical and applied skills, while promoting continuing learning and development in line with the needs of target groups, society, and labour market requirements.

The Department also works to develop integrated and applied educational pathways and programs, strengthen the acquisition of future skills, and provide flexible and effective learning environments and experiences. In addition, it builds partnerships and coordinates with relevant stakeholders to enhance future readiness, improve learning outcomes, and promote the concept of lifelong learning.

Main job duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the development of policies, operational guidelines, and academic plans for Advanced Subjects, Arts, and Physical Education curricula.
• Oversee the development of learning standards frameworks.
• Lead the development of educational materials and learning resources.
• Develop and enhance formative assessment methods and approaches.
• Oversee relevant professional development programs for educational staff.
• Coordinate with concerned stakeholders and partners.
• Improve student learning outcomes through effective curriculum development and implementation.
• Strengthen the readiness, competencies, and capabilities of educational staff.

skills and Experience: 

• Lead the development and implementation of policies, academic plans, learning standards, and curriculum frameworks for Advanced Subjects, Arts, and Physical Education.
• Oversee the development, review, and continuous improvement of curricula, learning outcomes, educational resources, and formative assessment approaches.
• Conduct benchmarking and specialized studies to align curricula with national standards, higher education requirements, labour market needs, and future skills.
• Identify and evaluate supporting educational technologies, platforms, applications, and resources, and provide recommendations for their adoption or improvement.
• Coordinate with relevant sectors and departments to ensure effective curriculum implementation, field readiness, and alignment with approved policies and requirements.
• Lead professional development programs and training initiatives to enhance the readiness and capabilities of educational staff.
• Analyse research findings, surveys, assessment results, and performance indicators to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous curriculum improvement.
• Manage the Section’s operational plan, performance indicators, priorities, and reporting, and oversee team performance and annual evaluations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Perform any other duties related to the Section’s responsibilities or as assigned by the relevant Director.

Qualification:

•  A Bachelor's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a relevant field related to the Section’s subjects (such as Arts, Physical Education, or Advanced Subjects), or any other related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is preferred.
• 10 years or more of experience in the education sector, including relevant experience in developing Advanced Subjects, Arts, or Physical Education curricula, or in developing learning standards frameworks and learning outcomes.
• Experience in leading teams, managing educational projects and initiatives, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders and entities.
• Advanced knowledge of policy development, academic planning, curriculum development, courses, guides, and educational resources.
• Experience in conducting benchmarking studies and specialized research, reviewing educational best practices, and applying relevant practices effectively.
• Advanced skills in defining continuous formative assessment approaches and analysing study and survey results to support informed decision-making.