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

This is a fantastic chance to become part of the esteemed Aldar family.

Applicants should possess a solid understanding of the English National Curriculum. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated history of applying effective strategies to enhance educational standards and address learning gaps, ensuring remarkable progress for every student. They must showcase leadership qualities and experiences at various levels and exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Those selected will be embraced by a supportive school community, where the contributions of staff are greatly valued by students, parents, and school leadership.

Successful candidates will resonate with our core values and ethos and have a sincere appreciation for the cultural values of the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute departmental policies and practices that align with the School's vision, objectives, commitment to high achievement standards, and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Establish, assess, and refine short, medium, and long-term plans for departmental development.
• Utilize data effectively to identify students who are underperforming in the department; devise and implement action plans to support these students.
• Analyze and interpret relevant school data to inform policy development and contribute to the department/school SEF writing.
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed for all year groups and courses, including provisions for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
• Guarantee 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.
• Evaluate the teaching and learning quality within the department to identify effective practices and areas needing improvement; take action to enhance teaching and learning quality.
• Ensure the department actively contributes to the school's CAS Programme and organizes after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.
• Perform performance management of the team in line with the school's performance management policy.
• Manage the deployment of staff and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain effective control over the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Utilize facilities effectively to foster an engaging and stimulating environment for teaching and learning, in accordance with the Learning Environment Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of teaching experience.
• Familiarity with the UK curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• A dedication to an extensive enrichment program.
• Compassionate and passionate educators.

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