Head of Year - Primary - Yasmina British Academy (AY 26/27)

Role Overview

Head of Year - Primary at Yasmina British Academy, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi. The position begins in Academic Year 2026/2027.

Company Overview

Aldar Education operates Yasmina British Academy, a highly successful school in Abu Dhabi. The school is committed to high standards of achievement, effective teaching and learning, and a strong community where staff are valued by pupils, parents, and leadership. The organization is aligned with core values and appreciation of the region's ethos.

Role Purpose

To lead the primary year group by developing and implementing policies and practices that reflect the school's vision and commitment to high standards. The role ensures curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all students, identifies and supports underachieving learners, and drives continuous improvement in teaching quality across the year group.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development & Planning

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the year group that reflect the school's vision, aims, and 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 year group.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and contribute to department and school SEF writing.

Curriculum & Learning

• 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/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression across the year group for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Ensure the year group regularly contributes towards the school's CAS Programme and after-school Booster and Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Student Progress & Support

• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving within the year group.
• Create and implement plans of action to support underachieving students.

Teaching Quality & 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 within the year group to identify effective practice and areas for improvement.
• Take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy.

Resource & Operations Management

• Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the year group's Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Effectively use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years' teaching experience.
• Experience of the UK curriculum.

Skills & Competencies

• Secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum.
• Proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all.
• Leadership skills and experience at a variety of levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.
• Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
• Passionate and caring educator.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• 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.