Elementary Coordinator - August 2025 Start

THE POST

ADNOC Schools is currently seeking an Elementary Coordinator. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC School, Ruwais Campus, located in the Western Region (Al Dhafra) of Abu Dhabi for August 2025 start.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Aldar Education and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. ADNOC Schools, managed and operated by Aldar Education, offer world-class amenities and are designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world-class facilities. The schools deliver the renowned US Massachusetts/Common Core curriculum and ADNOC Schools, Ruwais Campus currently educates 1,110 students.

Successful candidates will combine an excellent track record of effective leadership experience, developed in the UK, USA or other international settings, with strong inter-personal skills and cultural awareness with the ability to manage the demands and needs of a wide range of stakeholders from Board level to parents, teachers, and Principals. Exceptional communication skills combined with being a visible leader and ambassador for the school are pivotal to this role.

The role requires high-level strategic thinking combined with a firm grasp of how to ensure outstanding education outcomes across the school. Candidates must be committed to working in partnership with other schools within the group and developing ways to engage with strategic partners to support the work of the school, the group as a whole, and the UAE's wider education vision.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a high profile as an example of best and leading practice within the classroom and foster the high expectations to which the school aspires.
• To lead, develop and monitor whole school assessment in conjunction with middle/senior colleagues.
• Carry out regular Teaching & Learning reviews to include, lesson observations, work/mark book scrutiny, learning walks and progress/attainment scrutiny.
• Share responsibility for the analysis of key school performance data, to ensure priorities are appropriate and improvement in standards is promoted.
• Oversee the development of effective timetabling, which meets and responds to the needs of students within the statutory frameworks and the resources available.
• Coach and develop staff to maximize impact on effective teaching and learning.
• Through liaison and guidance, work closely with curriculum leaders to ensure the best learning opportunities for children.
• Actively include students to further enhance their learning opportunities and personal development.
• Support the target setting process, including statutory procedures and targets for individuals and groups throughout the school.
• Implement strategies to promote high standards of behavior.
• Seek to develop and enhance a broad and rich curriculum which meets the needs of the range of students in the school.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes achieved from classroom practice.
• Take a leading role in development of quality and manageable assessment practice throughout the school.
• Lead development of a core subject throughout the school to ensure high quality teaching which supports high standards.
• To demonstrate a commitment to positive behavior management throughout the school acting as a restorative practice facilitator.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the delegated areas of responsibility to ensure the school meets statutory requirements in a highly effective and efficient manner.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by the principal/line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in education or a bachelor's degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Desirable

• Master's degree in education.
• Leadership/Management.
• Administrative/Leadership certification.
• Demonstrable experience managing College Board Programming.

Minimum Experience

• 6 years experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by Performance Appraisal.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Able to make judgments and work under pressure.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to organize tasks and multi-task.
• Able to think and plan strategically.
• Must be competent in IT.
• Must have integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of your school community.
• Experience with students for whom English is an additional language.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

WHAT WE OFFER

ADNOC Schools offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

ADNOC School and Aldar Education are keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should forward:

• 1 side A4, letter of interest.
• Most recent resume/CV.

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.