Manager - Data - Aldar Education

at  Aldar Academies

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Manager - Data to support our growing family of owned, managed and operated schools in the UAE. This role is based in Aldar Education HQ.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar Education 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.
This role is based out of our Headquarters but located in Charter schools and involves supporting our family of schools to develop our curriculum, improve understanding and standards across grade levels, accurately assessing student achievement and progress and analysing data to improve outcomes and support the development of our schools.
The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or mathematics related subject area, or Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate qualification in education (eg. PGCE)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years data/assessment/teaching in a school or education setting at a middle/senior leadership level.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• strong analytical and data analysis skills
• collaborative
• problem-solver
• sets high expectations and standards
• well-organised
• culturally aware
• respectful
• strong knowledge of assessments aligned with American curriculum

WHAT WE OFFER:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff 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.
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To attend Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training as required
• Work closely with school leaders to support inspection preparation and outcomes related to student achievement
• To support the wider education team in meeting group strategic aims.
• To support the School Review team with the internal Aldar Education review process as required.
• To lead by example and maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times
• To participate in the Aldar Education continuous performance review (appraisal) scheme and work towards achieving and or exceeding of targets set – including carrying out the formal appraisal of appropriate staff
• To undertake and carry out any other such comparable duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as required by your Line Manager and/or the Directors of Education

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• To maintain a record of data across our group of Charter schools.
• To ensure all assessment expectations are met
• To support schools to maintain and keep appropriate attendance records
• To oversee external assessment processes