Academic Coordinator (Deputy ) – General Education Division of a Qawmi Madrasa

About Us

Jamia Rawjatul Uloom Dhaka Lil Atfal is a unique institution integrating both a Qawmi Madrasa curriculum and an English Medium (Cambridge International) curriculum, guided by Islamic values. We are committed to nurturing future leaders with strong academics, moral grounding, and spiritual development.

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified professional for the position of Deputy Academic Coordinator – General Education Division, to play a leading role in building and strengthening the academic core of our institution.

Key Responsibilities - The Deputy Academic Coordinator will:

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 10 teachers.

• Foster a high-achievement and motivating academic environment.

2. Academic Planning & Objectives

• Set and review annual academic objectives for each grade/year (“Why to teach?”).

• Define annual skill objectives for each grade/year (“What students should be able to do?”).

3. Curriculum Development & Content Oversight

• Guide subject teachers in aligning lesson content with objectives and Islamic guidelines.

• Streamline and update content regularly to reflect both curriculum goals and recent developments.

• Review and standardize worksheets, assessments, and classroom activities.

4. Assessment & Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive assessment framework.

• Monitor and evaluate teaching effectiveness through:

o Lesson plan reviews (topics, activities, dates).

o Quality checks of worksheets and exam papers.

o Classroom observations and teacher feedback.

o Random/unannounced student assessments.

o Reviewing teacher feedback on student work.

5. Teacher Training & Professional Development

• Organize, conduct, or arrange training programs for teachers.

• Track implementation and measure effectiveness of training.

6. Student Development & Motivation

• Lead initiatives to strengthen student motivation, including recognition systems (prizes, awards, etc.).

7. Recruitment & Administration

• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of teachers.

• Prepare required documentation, including schedules, reports, and planning files

8. Cover for Absent Teachers

• Keep up to date with all lesson plans in case of need to cover
• Use cover classes for obtaining feedback on teacher, assessing student learning, or implement scheduled lesson plan

PERSON SPECIFICATION - The successful applicant will have the following:

• Proven leadership skills with demonstrable achievements

• A minimum of FIVE years’ experience as a teacher at an ENGLISH MEDIUM school

• A minimum of two years’ experience in an academic leadership role (Head of Department, Academic Coordinator etc.)

• Demonstrable attributes, like lengthy facial hair, that demonstrate cultural fit

• Is proficient in using technology to prepare documents, create, record and disseminate information