Training and Subject Specialist - English

Who we areAlef Education began with a bold idea: that every learner deserves a personalised and meaningful education experience. What started in 2016 as a small pilot programme in Abu Dhabi has evolved into one of the world’s most dynamic EdTech companies—reshaping how millions of students engage with learning across the globe.Today, Alef is proudly headquartered in the UAE, working hand-in-hand with ministries of education, schools, and teachers to bring smart, data-powered platforms into classrooms in over 14,000 schools.Supporting over 1.1 million students and 50,000 teachers across the UAE, Indonesia & Morocco our AI-driven platforms generate 16+ million data points every day, helping drive smarter learning decisions. Whether it’s improving national exam results, boosting classroom engagement, or supporting educators with world-class tools, Alef is committed to impact at scale.In 2024, Alef made history as the first EdTech company to list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), cementing our role as a regional innovator with global reach.About The RoleTraining and Subject Specialist role is to develop tailored professional development training materials for educators and professionals, addressing their specific needs and requirements. This involves designing and implementing instructional strategies aimed at maximizing the effective utilization and adoption of Alef products. Additionally, this role encompasses delivering engaging and impactful training sessions to customer-facing field teams, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to support educators in enhancing student learning outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesTraining and Resource Material Innovation:Design and develop professional development training materials tailored to the specific needs and requirements of educators and professionals.Design and develop engaging and user-friendly training materials that maximize the utilization and adoption of the Alef products.Implement instructional strategies aimed at helping field teams enhance their delivery and effectiveness of professional development training, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and best practices.Create engaging and impactful training programs to support Face-to-Face, blended, or online self-paced delivery.Develop and curate comprehensive online learning modules in Alef Academy, leveraging expertly designed flows and sequences to maximize learning efficacy and engagement.Stay abreast of developments in the ed-tech space and continuously improve professional development solutions to ensure they remain relevant and effective.Gather feedback from field teams and stakeholders to identify areas for enhancement and innovation, providing recommendations to resolve concerns.Training, Support, and Enablement Deliver engaging and impactful training sessions to customer-facing field teams, including their education customers, to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively leverage Alef products in enhancing student learning outcomes.Champion teacher development initiatives by actively engaging in and contributing to professional learning communities and key educational conferences, enhancing the pedagogical impact of Alef Products.Empower the field team and Alef Clients through targeted training programs based on their needs.Design and continuously refine visually engaging educational resources to feed the Alef Academy, incorporating the latest updates and feature enhancements to ensure relevance and effectiveness.Provide support and enablement to field teams during teacher training events, professional learning communities, and conferences.Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to field teams to ensure effective implementation of the developed training programs and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Data Analysis and Strategic Decision-Making:Conduct data analysis to monitor content usage trends and inform strategic decisions related to professional development initiatives.Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and make adjustments as needed to optimize outcomes. Collaboration and Feedback:Cultivate strategic partnerships with the product development and school implementation teams, gaining deep insights into upcoming products and customer needs.Act as a vital conduit for feedback between the user community and the product team, ensuring that Alef Products remains at the forefront of educational technology and innovation.Engage in ongoing dialogue with content leads, sharing user insights and feedback to drive the continuous enhancement of Alef’s offerings.Collect feedback from field teams and stakeholders to ensure the developed training materials meet their needs and effectively address their challenges.To Be The Right Fit, You'll NeedAn education Degree in the subject area (or related)Experience 10+ years relevant experience in teaching, developing teacher training material, and training teachersGood understanding and experience of the subject area: English.Experience teaching Cycle 2 and/ or 3Familiarity with current education legislation and issues and the implications for implementationExperience teaching in the classroom or experience working directly with teachers and understanding the challenges of implementing technology in the classroomAbility to design attractive resources to support teachersStrong background hosting virtual training events or webinars to support the in-school teamAbility to develop teacher training material.Fluency in English and ArabicWhat we offerWe believe our people are our greatest advantage. We value curiosity, purpose, and the drive to make a real difference. When you join Alef, you join a mission — and a team that’s just as passionate about transforming education as you are.Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:Annual flight allowanceAnnual performance bonusEducation allowanceLife insuranceEnhanced leave policyA hybrid work model and up to 40 remote working days per year to work from anywhere (with flexibility built in)At Alef, we don’t just imagine a better future for education.We build it — together.