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

About the school

Yasmina British Academy is part of the highly successful Aldar Education family in Abu Dhabi. The school offers a welcoming community where staff are held in high regard by pupils, parents and school leadership alike. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The role

Aldar Education seeks an outstanding Head of Year - Primary to join Yasmina British Academy for the Academic Year 2026/2027. Candidates must demonstrate secure knowledge of the English National Curriculum and a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and ensure outstanding progress for all students. The successful candidate will show leadership experience at a variety of levels and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, while aligning with the school’s core values and demonstrating appreciation for the values of the region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and practices 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 departmental development.
• Use data effectively to identify underachieving students and create and implement action plans to support them.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and contribute to school self-evaluation.
• Ensure appropriate schemes of work are developed, regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups, including suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T and EAL students.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Set expectations for staff regarding standards of achievement, quality of teaching and learning, and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and take action to further improve practice.
• Ensure the department contributes to the school’s CAS Programme and after-school booster and revision sessions.
• Performance manage the team in accordance with school policy.
• Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources, including control of departmental budgets.
• Maintain an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in line with school policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of six years’ teaching experience.
• Experience of the UK curriculum.
• Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
• Passionate and caring approach to education.

How to apply

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