Phase Level Lead - Muna British Academy - AY26/27

Role Overview

Phase Level Lead at Muna British Academy, ALDAR EDUCATION, Abu Dhabi. This is a middle to senior leadership position within the primary school, commencing Academic Year 2026/27.

Company Overview

ALDAR EDUCATION operates a large and growing primary school committed to developing future leaders within a dynamic international environment.

Role Purpose

Lead a designated phase of the primary school to drive high standards of teaching, learning, achievement, and wellbeing. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to champion excellence in curriculum delivery, safeguarding, inclusion, and pastoral care, ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and manage a designated phase within the primary school.
• Support the implementation of the school's vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Drive continuous school improvement through effective monitoring, evaluation, and action planning.
• Contribute to whole-school development and decision-making as a member of the leadership team.

Teaching and Learning

• Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and learning across the phase.
• Monitor pupil progress and attainment, using data effectively to drive improvement.
• Lead coaching, mentoring, and professional development for staff.
• Promote innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices.

Curriculum Leadership

• Support the delivery and development of a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum implementation meets the needs of all learners.
• Monitor curriculum impact and standards across year groups.

Pastoral Leadership

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Lead on behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, and safeguarding within the phase.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community.

Staff Leadership and Management

• Line manage year group leaders and teaching and support staff as appropriate.
• Conduct performance management processes and support staff development.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's degree and recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven successful experience as a middle or senior leader within a primary school.
• Strong understanding of the English National Curriculum.
• Demonstrable impact on improving teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within an international school setting.
• NPQ qualification or equivalent leadership training.
• Experience of school inspection frameworks, including ADEK, BSO, or similar.

Additional Information

• Flexible start date available for the right candidate; applications welcome for immediate or mutually agreed future commencement.
• Supportive and ambitious leadership team.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Outstanding and engaged school community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Successful applicants subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks, satisfactory references, and police clearance.
• ALDAR Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• This job description is not all-inclusive; ALDAR Education reserves the right to amend it at any time.