[2575] Teacher - Drama (Maternity Cover) Yasmina British Academy- Immediate Start
Yasmina British AcademyTeaching
Status
Actively Hiring
Date Listed31 March 2026
ContractPermanent
PlatformW5_SYNC
About This Role
Yasmina British Academy, located in the picturesque city of Abu Dhabi, is an exceptional English Curriculum institution. Renowned for our esteemed curriculum, dedicated educators, and exceptional teaching practices, Yasmina British Academy offers a remarkable work environment. Our vibrant and diverse educational community consistently achieves some of the highest I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. We foster a learning culture grounded in our core values: excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, enabling all students to excel. Additionally, we take pride in our recent ADEK inspection, which awarded Yasmina British Academy an 'Outstanding' rating across all six performance standards, positioning us among the premier schools in the UAE and the Middle East.
Our academy has recently transitioned to a new multi-building campus equipped with cutting-edge facilities that support both teacher and student development, promoting a future-oriented educational experience while fulfilling our commitment to sustainability in education within the UAE. This outstanding facility serves not only as a school but also as a social, sporting, and performance center for both the local and international communities. The new campus enhances our already exceptional educational offerings while leveraging the Aldar Academies' esteemed brand to positively influence the lives of our students and community.
We are seeking candidates who resonate with our core values and possess a true understanding of the cultural values of the region.
• Support the academy in realizing its overall vision and strategic objectives, contributing to the achievement of relevant targets outlined in the improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and comply with the academy's policies regarding safe working practices and equal opportunities.
• Follow the academy's Performance Management Policy, ensuring ambitious annual targets are established and fulfilling the role of performance management reviewer if directed by the Principal.
• Participate in annual training related to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, as well as any additional training deemed necessary for academy improvement or performance management.
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Foster an environment conducive to outstanding learning and teaching.
• Define clear teaching objectives and detail how they will be taught and assessed.
• Assign tasks that challenge students and maintain high levels of engagement.
• Establish clear targets that build on previous achievements.
• Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional abilities.
• Provide structured lesson plans that maintain pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Utilize assessments effectively to ensure comprehensive coverage of the curriculum.
• Leverage performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated learning tailored to individual needs.
• Ensure effective teaching practices and optimal use of available time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in line with the academy's procedures, promoting good practices regarding punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to:
• Align approaches with content, organize information, present key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary.
• Implement effective questioning techniques, listen attentively to students, and address errors and misconceptions.
• Select suitable learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T., and other educational technologies.
• Ensure students acquire and consolidate the knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the subject taught.
• Reflect critically on personal teaching practices to enhance effectiveness.
• Evaluate and monitor student work, setting targets for progression.
• Systematically assess and record student progress, maintaining records to monitor understanding and completion, identify strengths and areas for development, inform planning, and recognize student achievement levels.
• Conduct assessments for students as requested by examination bodies, departmental, and academy protocols.
• Prepare informative reports for parents.
• Engage in subject-specific or broader academy initiatives, developing plans that set clear targets and success criteria for development and maintenance.
• Contribute to the overall visioning activities of the academy.
• Strive to provide every child with the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective resource sharing for the benefit of the academy, department, and students.
• Participate in the collective life of the academy through active involvement in meetings and management systems essential for coordinated leadership and management.
• Engage in marketing and outreach activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academies.
Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related field, along with a teaching qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching Drama up to GCSE and A Level is preferred but not required.
Job Specific and Knowledge
• Experience working with students for whom English is not the first language.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic child development.
• The ability to lead Dance/Drama extracurricular activities at the secondary level is advantageous.
• A high degree of professionalism and a focus on the well-being of children.
• Continuous involvement in extracurricular activities.
• A constructive, solution-oriented approach to work.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.
This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to modify this job description as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We also support our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply.
Aldar Education is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to share this commitment. Job offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.
Our academy has recently transitioned to a new multi-building campus equipped with cutting-edge facilities that support both teacher and student development, promoting a future-oriented educational experience while fulfilling our commitment to sustainability in education within the UAE. This outstanding facility serves not only as a school but also as a social, sporting, and performance center for both the local and international communities. The new campus enhances our already exceptional educational offerings while leveraging the Aldar Academies' esteemed brand to positively influence the lives of our students and community.
We are seeking candidates who resonate with our core values and possess a true understanding of the cultural values of the region.
• Support the academy in realizing its overall vision and strategic objectives, contributing to the achievement of relevant targets outlined in the improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and comply with the academy's policies regarding safe working practices and equal opportunities.
• Follow the academy's Performance Management Policy, ensuring ambitious annual targets are established and fulfilling the role of performance management reviewer if directed by the Principal.
• Participate in annual training related to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, as well as any additional training deemed necessary for academy improvement or performance management.
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Foster an environment conducive to outstanding learning and teaching.
• Define clear teaching objectives and detail how they will be taught and assessed.
• Assign tasks that challenge students and maintain high levels of engagement.
• Establish clear targets that build on previous achievements.
• Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional abilities.
• Provide structured lesson plans that maintain pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Utilize assessments effectively to ensure comprehensive coverage of the curriculum.
• Leverage performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated learning tailored to individual needs.
• Ensure effective teaching practices and optimal use of available time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in line with the academy's procedures, promoting good practices regarding punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to:
• Align approaches with content, organize information, present key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary.
• Implement effective questioning techniques, listen attentively to students, and address errors and misconceptions.
• Select suitable learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T., and other educational technologies.
• Ensure students acquire and consolidate the knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the subject taught.
• Reflect critically on personal teaching practices to enhance effectiveness.
• Evaluate and monitor student work, setting targets for progression.
• Systematically assess and record student progress, maintaining records to monitor understanding and completion, identify strengths and areas for development, inform planning, and recognize student achievement levels.
• Conduct assessments for students as requested by examination bodies, departmental, and academy protocols.
• Prepare informative reports for parents.
• Engage in subject-specific or broader academy initiatives, developing plans that set clear targets and success criteria for development and maintenance.
• Contribute to the overall visioning activities of the academy.
• Strive to provide every child with the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective resource sharing for the benefit of the academy, department, and students.
• Participate in the collective life of the academy through active involvement in meetings and management systems essential for coordinated leadership and management.
• Engage in marketing and outreach activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academies.
Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related field, along with a teaching qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching Drama up to GCSE and A Level is preferred but not required.
Job Specific and Knowledge
• Experience working with students for whom English is not the first language.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic child development.
• The ability to lead Dance/Drama extracurricular activities at the secondary level is advantageous.
• A high degree of professionalism and a focus on the well-being of children.
• Continuous involvement in extracurricular activities.
• A constructive, solution-oriented approach to work.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.
This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to modify this job description as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We also support our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply.
Aldar Education is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to share this commitment. Job offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.