Director - Physical Education (Academic Year 2026/2027) Noya British School

Role Overview

Director - Physical Education at Noya British School in Abu Dhabi, part of Aldar Education, for Academic Year 2026/2027.

Company Overview

Noya British School is the newest flagship school of Aldar Education, situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The school is part of Aldar's highly successful family of schools and operates within a vibrant international community offering proximity to various amenities and entertainment options.

Role Purpose

To develop, lead, and oversee the Physical Education department, ensuring high standards of achievement, effective teaching and learning, and comprehensive curriculum delivery aligned with the school's vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

Department Strategy & Development

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the department that reflect the school's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the department.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, research and inspection evidence to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets, teaching and learning methods.

Curriculum & Student Progression

• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses.
• Ensure schemes of work include suitable provision for SEN, G&T, and EAL students.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.

Student Achievement & Support

• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department.
• Create and implement plans of action to support underachieving students.
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement.

Teaching Quality & Staff Leadership

• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement, quality of teaching and learning, and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement.
• Take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years teaching English National Curriculum.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.

Additional Information

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check required.
• 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.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply as part of the company's national development strategy.