[2525] Assistant Head of Department - Mathematics - Yasmina British Academy- AY2026/27
Yasmina British AcademyTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed23 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Aldar Education is currently in search of an exceptional Assistant Head of the Mathematics department to join Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi for the upcoming academic year 2026-2027.
Yasmina British Academy stands out as an exemplary English Curriculum institution located in the stunning city of Abu Dhabi. With our internationally recognized curriculum, committed and enthusiastic educators, and exceptional teaching and learning environment, Yasmina British Academy offers a remarkable workplace. Our vibrant, diverse, and progressive learning community consistently achieves some of the highest I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. Our educational culture is grounded in core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, enabling all students to thrive. Additionally, the Academy takes great pride in its recent ADEK inspection, which awarded Yasmina British Academy an 'Outstanding' rating across all six performance standards, placing it among the top schools in both the UAE and the Middle East.
Recently, Yasmina British Academy has transitioned to a new multi-building campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that foster both teacher and student growth, facilitating a future-oriented educational experience while fulfilling our commitment to sustainability in education within the UAE.
This remarkable facility serves not only as a school but also as a social, sporting, and performance hub for the local and international communities in the city. The new campus enhances our already outstanding educational offerings, while leveraging the reputation of Aldar Academies to positively influence the lives of our learning community in the UAE.
We seek candidates who resonate with our core values and ethos, possessing a genuine understanding and appreciation for the regional values.
Responsibilities
Main Duties
- Lead the development and resource management for the curriculum within a Key Stage.
- Review and modify schemes of work to align with evolving pedagogical practices and curriculum requirements.
- Assist the Head of Department in enhancing teaching, learning, and assessment outcomes.
- Ensure that students are thoroughly prepared for examinations and assessments.
- Identify staffing and resource requirements, managing teaching resources effectively.
- Keep the department updated on relevant curriculum advancements.
- Organize enrichment activities and events to boost student engagement.
- Ensure standardized departmental practices, including assessment and assignment setting.
- Participate in staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development, including onboarding.
- Monitor teaching standards through lesson observations and departmental evaluations.
- Support, guide, and inspire team members, ensuring effective communication within the department.
- Track student progress, identify areas of underachievement, and implement targeted interventions.
- Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Represent the department in cross-curricular initiatives.
- Step in for the Head of Department as needed and take on additional agreed responsibilities.
Strategic Direction & Development
- Develop and enforce policies that guarantee high-quality outcomes across all key stages.
- Evaluate teaching, learning, and departmental practices, assessing their impact on student progress and pinpointing areas for enhancement.
- Foster a positive ethos, promote high achievement, and encourage staff commitment to shared objectives.
- Contribute to a cohesive department development plan that aligns with whole-school priorities.
Learning & Teaching
- Monitor student progress through data analysis, observations, work reviews, and feedback from stakeholders.
- Identify staff development needs via performance management and ensure appropriate support is provided.
- Implement strategies, including innovative technologies, to enhance teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate exemplary classroom practice and engage external expertise when beneficial.
Leadership & Staff Management
- Establish clear expectations and cultivate effective professional relationships.
- Appropriately delegate responsibilities and support staff development.
- Lead performance management processes aimed at boosting effectiveness.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Resources & Operations
- Support the effective recruitment, deployment, and organization of staff and resources.
- Maintain a safe, well-managed, and stimulating learning environment.
- Ensure efficient resource utilization and value for money within the department.
Coordination of an Agreed Upon Keystage
- Collaborate with the Head of Department to lead the delegation of management tasks within a specified keystage, such as:
- Ensuring consistency in assessments and homework
- Overseeing set changes
- Updating schemes of learning
Minimum Qualifications
- BA Degree in Mathematics with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Minimum Experience
- At least 6 years of teaching experience.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Previous experience working with students for whom Mathematics is not their first language.
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing the whole child.
- A high degree of professionalism and a focus on the well-being of children.
- Recent and ongoing involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
Yasmina British Academy stands out as an exemplary English Curriculum institution located in the stunning city of Abu Dhabi. With our internationally recognized curriculum, committed and enthusiastic educators, and exceptional teaching and learning environment, Yasmina British Academy offers a remarkable workplace. Our vibrant, diverse, and progressive learning community consistently achieves some of the highest I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. Our educational culture is grounded in core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, enabling all students to thrive. Additionally, the Academy takes great pride in its recent ADEK inspection, which awarded Yasmina British Academy an 'Outstanding' rating across all six performance standards, placing it among the top schools in both the UAE and the Middle East.
Recently, Yasmina British Academy has transitioned to a new multi-building campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that foster both teacher and student growth, facilitating a future-oriented educational experience while fulfilling our commitment to sustainability in education within the UAE.
This remarkable facility serves not only as a school but also as a social, sporting, and performance hub for the local and international communities in the city. The new campus enhances our already outstanding educational offerings, while leveraging the reputation of Aldar Academies to positively influence the lives of our learning community in the UAE.
We seek candidates who resonate with our core values and ethos, possessing a genuine understanding and appreciation for the regional values.
Responsibilities
Main Duties
- Lead the development and resource management for the curriculum within a Key Stage.
- Review and modify schemes of work to align with evolving pedagogical practices and curriculum requirements.
- Assist the Head of Department in enhancing teaching, learning, and assessment outcomes.
- Ensure that students are thoroughly prepared for examinations and assessments.
- Identify staffing and resource requirements, managing teaching resources effectively.
- Keep the department updated on relevant curriculum advancements.
- Organize enrichment activities and events to boost student engagement.
- Ensure standardized departmental practices, including assessment and assignment setting.
- Participate in staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development, including onboarding.
- Monitor teaching standards through lesson observations and departmental evaluations.
- Support, guide, and inspire team members, ensuring effective communication within the department.
- Track student progress, identify areas of underachievement, and implement targeted interventions.
- Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Represent the department in cross-curricular initiatives.
- Step in for the Head of Department as needed and take on additional agreed responsibilities.
Strategic Direction & Development
- Develop and enforce policies that guarantee high-quality outcomes across all key stages.
- Evaluate teaching, learning, and departmental practices, assessing their impact on student progress and pinpointing areas for enhancement.
- Foster a positive ethos, promote high achievement, and encourage staff commitment to shared objectives.
- Contribute to a cohesive department development plan that aligns with whole-school priorities.
Learning & Teaching
- Monitor student progress through data analysis, observations, work reviews, and feedback from stakeholders.
- Identify staff development needs via performance management and ensure appropriate support is provided.
- Implement strategies, including innovative technologies, to enhance teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate exemplary classroom practice and engage external expertise when beneficial.
Leadership & Staff Management
- Establish clear expectations and cultivate effective professional relationships.
- Appropriately delegate responsibilities and support staff development.
- Lead performance management processes aimed at boosting effectiveness.
- Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Resources & Operations
- Support the effective recruitment, deployment, and organization of staff and resources.
- Maintain a safe, well-managed, and stimulating learning environment.
- Ensure efficient resource utilization and value for money within the department.
Coordination of an Agreed Upon Keystage
- Collaborate with the Head of Department to lead the delegation of management tasks within a specified keystage, such as:
- Ensuring consistency in assessments and homework
- Overseeing set changes
- Updating schemes of learning
Minimum Qualifications
- BA Degree in Mathematics with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Minimum Experience
- At least 6 years of teaching experience.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Previous experience working with students for whom Mathematics is not their first language.
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing the whole child.
- A high degree of professionalism and a focus on the well-being of children.
- Recent and ongoing involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.