:Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.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.Responsibilities:Main Duties Strategic Direction and Development
Develop and implement department policies aligned with the school's vision, high achievement standards, and effective teaching.
Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term departmental plans.
Ensure effective timetabling and staff distribution.
Use data to identify underachieving students and implement support plans.
Analyse school data, research, and inspection reports to inform policies and teaching practices.
Develop, review, and evaluate schemes of work for all courses, ensuring appropriate SEN, G&T, and EAL provisions.
Plan and lead primary sports activities, including Sports Day and Sports Week.
Teaching and Learning
Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students, including high-ability and SEN learners.
Implement clear policies for assessing, recording, and reporting student achievement.
Set high expectations for staff regarding achievement, teaching quality, and behavior.
Evaluate teaching quality, identify areas for improvement, and take action.
Ensure departmental contribution to CAS programs and after-school booster/revision sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP.
Maintain effective communication with parents and primary SLT.
Leading and Managing Staff
Performance manage staff per the school's performance management policy.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-standard work environment.
Conduct regular department meetings with a focus on student achievement and teaching quality.
Managing Resources
Deploy and manage staff, resources, and budgets efficiently.
Maintain an engaging learning environment in line with the Learning Environment Policy.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and risk assessments.
Other Responsibilities
Lead primary BSME games.
Oversee weekend fixtures and training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
Minimum Experience
Minimum of 6 years teaching English National Curriculum
Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
APPLICATIONAn application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be sent to Hr@alyasminaacademy.sch.ae.THE PROCESS Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 04th April 2025 but we reserve the right to make an early appointment for experienced and suitably qualified applicants.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.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.#