[2577] Head - Physical Education (Secondary)- Yasmina British Academy- January 2027 Start

Yasmina British Academy, situated in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi, is recognized as a premier English Curriculum school. With a curriculum that is respected worldwide, dedicated and passionate educators, and impressive educational outcomes, Yasmina British Academy offers an extraordinary workplace. Our dynamic, diverse, and innovative learning community consistently achieves excellent I/GCSE and A Level results within the UAE. Our educational philosophy is anchored in core principles like excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, enabling every student to thrive. Additionally, the Academy has proudly earned an 'Outstanding' rating across all six performance standards in its most recent ADEK inspection, establishing it as one of the top schools in the UAE and the Middle East.

We are looking for individuals who align with our core values and possess a genuine appreciation for the cultural values of the region.

• Assist the academy in achieving its overarching vision and strategic objectives, contributing to the fulfillment of targets outlined in the academy’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form.

• Comply with health and safety regulations at work and adhere to academy policies regarding safe working practices and equal opportunities.

• Implement the academy's Performance Management Policy, ensuring the establishment of ambitious annual targets and serving as a performance management reviewer as directed by the principal.

• Engage 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.

• Consistently adhere to the academy's staff dress code, which requires wearing a photo ID/lanyard.

• Follow the academy's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) regarding computer usage at all times.

• Guide the strategic direction and growth of the department, which includes vision setting, data analysis, improvement planning, target setting, and continuous self-evaluation.

• Foster an exceptional culture of teaching and learning to guarantee outstanding achievement for all students.

• Lead and manage staff, including overseeing recruitment, performance assessments, and professional development.

• Enhance the profile of the department through marketing initiatives to increase student enrollment.

• Maintain proactive and effective communication with all stakeholders.

• Attend all staff meetings.

• Sign in and out at the relevant academy reception if off-site during the regular working day.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by the Principal or Head of School.

• Create policies and practices that yield high-quality outcomes for students across all Key Stages within the department.

• Ensure that practices promote student progression, enhanced achievements, a positive ethos, and a shared commitment among staff.

• Share the responsibility of representing the Department in cross-curricular committees, such as EAL link.

• Empower and provide strategic direction to the Heads of Subjects as necessary.

• Monitor and assess student progress using appropriate data, home learning assignments, student feedback, lesson observations, student work reviews, and parental engagement.

• Identify individual training needs through Performance Management and ensure those needs are addressed.

• Seek external advice and expertise to further enhance the learning agenda and promote student progress, achievement, and standards.

• Lead the development of the curriculum and allocation of resources.

• Ensure the development, implementation, and ongoing review of relevant schemes of work for all year groups and courses, including adequate provisions for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.

• Prepare students thoroughly for examinations and other assessments.

• Organize key events and extracurricular activities to stimulate student interest in the subject.

• Ensure effective assessments, moderation, data collation, and analysis in accordance with the MER calendar and quality assurance protocols.

• Analyze and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and contribute to department/school SEF writing.

• Monitor student progress and achievement against targets, identifying underperforming students and developing and implementing effective action plans to support them.

• Maintain effective communication with parents through various channels and ensure high-quality communication from all department members, including reports, PTCs, emails, and letters.

• Lead the Heads of Subject as applicable.

• Establish clear expectations and foster constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the Department.

• Develop responsibilities and delegate tasks appropriately.

• Oversee the professional development of identified staff, enabling all members to achieve expertise in Learning and Teaching.

• Promote a culture of team spirit and appreciation through high praise and rewards.

• Collaborate with the SLT to ensure that departmental systems and practices align with whole academy policies and the commitment to achieving excellence.

• Participate in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings/Afternoons, Parent-Teacher Consultations, and events with partner Academies.

• Act as an Academic Mentor or form tutor.

• Engage in the staff duty rota.

• Provide coverage for absent colleagues.

• Supervise examinations as required.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in the related subject area along with a PGCE or another teaching qualification.

• Have a minimum of 6 years of experience leading the English National Curriculum, including experience in GCSE and A Level, as well as BTEC Sport Level 2 & 3.

• Possess prior experience working with students for whom English is a second language.

• Demonstrate a strong passion for teaching and a commitment to the holistic education of every child.

• Exhibit high levels of professionalism and consideration for the well-being of children.

• Show recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.