SOBYA IMRAN
Sharjah
Summary
Strategic school leader with 14 years of experience in teaching, curriculum leadership, and whole-school management in the UAE. As Vice Principal and Head of Secondary, led initiatives in curriculum, assessment, staff development, and school improvement. Focused on building collaborative teams and utilising assessment data to drive student progress and wellbeing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
The City School International
Sharjah
08.2025 - Current
- Contributed to whole-school strategy and operational leadership, enhancing implementation of school improvement plan.
- Supported and developed middle and senior leaders, fostering shared accountability and maintaining consistent standards.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioural and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Worked with parents to help improve student behaviour and academic performance.
- Streamlined administrative operations to ensure efficient handling of timetables, student registration, and introductions.
Head of Secondary; Head of Curriculum & Assessment
The City School International
Sharjah
08.2023 - Current
- Led secondary curriculum, assessment and academic planning to ensure alignment, progression, and effective implementation across all year levels.
- Coached teachers and leaders in professional development, collaborative planning, and quality assurance to enhance educational outcomes.
- Monitored teaching and learning, student progress, and attainment; utilised assessment evidence to inform targeted action planning.
- Coordinate examination and assessment processes, including IGCSE planning, compliance and stakeholder communication.
Head of Primary
The City School International
Sharjah
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Led primary teaching and learning initiatives, enhancing curriculum delivery and assessment to improve year-group outcomes.
- Strengthened teacher development and parent engagement, fostering consistent approaches to support student progress and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Head of Key Stage 2
The City School International
Sharjah
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Ensured continuity of Key Stage 2 curriculum and maintained quality of teaching and pastoral provision, aligning staff performance with established targets.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Primary Class Teacher – Year 3; Head of Key Stage 2
The City School International
Sharjah
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Taught Year 3, coordinated curriculum planning and assessment, and developed Key Stage 2 team capabilities.
- Set examinations and assignments, marked and graded work and recorded results for performance tracking.
- Engaged with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Primary Class Teacher – Grade 1; Subject Coordinator (English & Science)
Brilliant International Private School
Sharjah
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Delivered primary English, Mathematics, Science and ICT while coordinating English and Science curriculum planning to enhance student engagement.
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies and maintained assessment and progress records to effectively support individual learning needs.
- Set examinations and assignments, marked and graded work and recorded results for performance tracking.
- Engaged with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan and coordinate school events, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Primary Class Teacher – Grade 2
School of Contemporary and Islamic Learning
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Delivered core primary subjects and supported curriculum planning, assessment and school activities.
Primary Class Teacher – Grade 5
Beaconhouse School System, Canal Side Campus
Lahore
01.2004 - 06.2004
- Taught English, Mathematics, Science and Geography; assessed pupil learning and prepared reports.
Education
Master of Education - Leadership and Management
Middlesex University
Dubai01-2023
Postgraduate Diploma - English Language Teaching
Kinnaird College for Women University
Lahore, Pakistan01-2020
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Institute of Management Sciences
Lahore, Pakistan01-2007
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum policy delivery
- Academic assessment
- Assessment oversight
- Progress monitoring
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan development
- Teaching methodologies
- School improvement
- School improvement plans
- Operational leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Academic administration
- Professional development
- Staff evaluations
- Team development
- Team collaboration
- Lesson observation feedback
- Parent communication
- Organisational improvements
- Teaching and curriculum
- Teaching and curriculum
LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
- Whole-school leadership & improvement
- Teaching, learning & quality assurance
- Staff coaching, mentoring & CPD
- Curriculum design & implementation
- Assessment, progress tracking & intervention
- Parent engagement & stakeholder communication
RESEARCH
M.Ed. dissertation: Teachers’ perceptions of challenges in providing personalised learning to gifted and talented students in a primary school.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Educational qualification equivalence: confirmed (as stated in the original CV).
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice Principal
The City School International
08.2025 - Current
Head of Secondary; Head of Curriculum & Assessment
The City School International
08.2023 - Current
Head of Primary
The City School International
09.2022 - 07.2023
Head of Key Stage 2
The City School International
12.2021 - 09.2022
Primary Class Teacher – Year 3; Head of Key Stage 2
The City School International
08.2021 - 07.2022
Primary Class Teacher – Grade 1; Subject Coordinator (English & Science)
Brilliant International Private School
10.2014 - 06.2019
Primary Class Teacher – Grade 2
School of Contemporary and Islamic Learning
08.2004 - 06.2006
Primary Class Teacher – Grade 5
Beaconhouse School System, Canal Side Campus
01.2004 - 06.2004
Master of Education - Leadership and Management
Middlesex University
Postgraduate Diploma - English Language Teaching
Kinnaird College for Women University
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Institute of Management Sciences