[2502] Teacher - Primary (Head of Year) - Yasmina British Academy - AY 26/27

This is an excellent opportunity to join the prestigious Aldar family.

Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of the English National Curriculum. The ideal applicants will have a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to elevate educational standards and address learning deficiencies, ensuring significant progress for all students. They should demonstrate leadership capabilities at various levels and possess the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Successful candidates will be welcomed into a nurturing school community, where the contributions of staff are highly appreciated by students, parents, and school leadership.

Candidates should align with our core values and ethos, displaying a genuine respect for the cultural values of the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement departmental policies and practices that reflect the School's vision, goals, commitment to high achievement standards, and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Create, evaluate, and enhance short, medium, and long-term plans for departmental growth.
• Use data effectively to identify underperforming students in the department and create and apply action plans to assist them.
• Analyze and interpret pertinent school data to guide policy formulation and contribute to the department/school SEF documentation.
• Ensure that suitable and relevant schemes of work are created, implemented, and regularly reviewed for all year groups and courses, including provisions for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
• Ensure comprehensive curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression within the department for all students, including those with high abilities and those with special educational needs.
• Set clear expectations for staff regarding achievement standards, teaching quality, and student behavior.
• Assess the quality of teaching and learning within the department to recognize effective practices and areas for improvement; take action to enhance the quality of education.
• Ensure the department makes meaningful contributions to the school's CAS Programme and organizes after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.
• Conduct performance management of the team in accordance with the school's performance management policy.
• Manage the allocation of staff and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain effective oversight of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Utilize facilities effectively to create an engaging and stimulating environment for teaching and learning, in line with the Learning Environment Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 6 years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the UK curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• A commitment to a comprehensive enrichment program.
• Caring and enthusiastic educators.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and it expects all staff to share this dedication. Job offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.

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