Teacher - Primary (Maternity Cover) - Yasmina British Academy - October Start

Role Overview

Teacher - Primary (Maternity Cover) at Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, a school within Aldar Education. The position begins in October of Academic Year 2026/2027.

Company Overview

Aldar Education operates Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, a highly successful school known for holding staff in high regard among pupils, parents, and school leadership.

Role Purpose

To deliver outstanding primary education aligned with the English National Curriculum, implementing effective strategies to raise standards, close learning gaps, and ensure exceptional progress for all students while contributing to a collaborative school community.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Teaching Standards

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the department reflecting the school's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.
• Ensure 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 in the department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour.

Data & Student Progress

• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department; create and implement plans of action to support those students.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.

Teaching Quality & Development

• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of the department and use this 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.

Enrichment & Support Programmes

• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school's CAS Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Planning & Evaluation

• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of the department.

Resource & Environment Management

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department'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 3 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.
• Leadership skills and experience at a variety of levels.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
• Passionate and caring educator.
• Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
• Alignment with the school's core values and ethos.

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.