Manager - UAE Social Studies & Islamic Studies - Aldar Education

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Manager - Islamic Studies & UAE Social Studies to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. 

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education.  We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy. 

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.  

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. 

The Manager – Islamic Studies & UAE Social Studies will play a pivotal role in leading curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical excellence across Aldar schools. Reporting directly to the School Improvement Partner (SIP) for MOE subjects, the postholder will ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and compliance, fully aligned with Aldar’s strategic priorities and national expectations.

This role requires an experienced education leader with a proven track record of effective school and curriculum management in the UAE, UK, USA, or other international contexts. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong cultural intelligence, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate productively with directors, principals, teachers, and parents. Visible leadership, credibility, and the capacity to act as an ambassador for Aldar are essential, alongside sound commercial awareness of the private school sector.

The Manager will lead curriculum design, implementation, and cyclical review for Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies, ensuring vertical progression and meaningful cross-curricular connections to National Identity, heritage, and UAE history. They will design robust assessment systems, drive moderation and quality assurance, and ensure the effective use of data to improve attainment and progress across schools.

Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for building teacher capacity through professional learning, developing subject networks, and fostering innovation in pedagogy. The role also involves working closely with cultural partners (such as the National Archives and the Department of Culture and Tourism) to enrich curriculum experiences, while ensuring full compliance with MOE and ADEK frameworks and safeguarding requirements.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence student outcomes across a network of schools, contribute to inspection readiness, and champion Aldar’s mission of providing world-class education rooted in Emirati culture, values, and national identity.