Education Officer (Sakina)

The Education Officer helps plan, deliver and review activities that support the Education Unit and its target community. In the Sakina setting, the work includes academic guidance for children and teenagers, structured learning support, student development and coordination with teachers and families to help learners make progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate education-unit activities against agreed service goals and quality expectations.
• Guide students with homework, assignments and curriculum requirements, and help establish practical study approaches.
• Develop structured support plans for learners who need extra help and monitor their academic progress.
• Address age-appropriate learning or behavioural concerns and refer complex matters to the relevant senior staff or specialist.
• Coordinate with teachers and participate in parent meetings to discuss progress and support needs.
• Maintain activity plans, student records and reports while protecting family and student confidentiality.
• Contribute to broader education initiatives and improvement programmes within the facility.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A relevant certificate or qualification appropriate to the Education Unit is required.
• Two to four years of relevant experience is listed.
• Experience in a large healthcare facility is desirable.
• Candidates should be comfortable supporting children or young people and coordinating with teaching staff.
• Good written records, confidentiality and adherence to facility policy are essential.

Skills and Professional Expectations

• Well-organised activity planning and careful follow-up.
• Patient, age-appropriate communication with students and families.
• Ability to work with educators and refer issues appropriately.
• Reliability, discretion and commitment to learning support.

The successful candidate should maintain accurate records, communicate clearly and follow relevant safety, confidentiality, quality and professional standards. Teamwork, sound judgement and timely escalation of concerns are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Use the application link in this listing to submit your interest. Shift, roster, on-call or site duties depend on the role.