[2542] Key Stage Leader [Upper Primary]- The Pearl British Academy (AY 26/27)

Aldar Education is in search of an outstanding Key Stage Leader - Upper Primary for The Pearl British Academy in Abu Dhabi, with the position commencing in the Academic Year 2026/2027.

This opportunity presents a thrilling prospect to join the esteemed Aldar community.

Candidates must demonstrate a profound understanding of teaching and leading within the English National Curriculum framework. A proven track record of implementing successful strategies that enhance educational standards and bridge learning gaps, ensuring exceptional progress for every student, is essential. Applicants should possess leadership qualities and experiences across various levels, showcasing their effectiveness in collaborative team settings.

The ideal candidates will closely embody our core values and ethos, displaying a genuine understanding and appreciation of regional values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute departmental policies and practices that embody the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high achievement standards, and effective teaching and learning.
• Create, oversee, and assess short, medium, and long-term development plans for the department.
• Effectively utilize data to identify students who are underperforming in the department and devise actionable plans to support their needs.
• Analyze and interpret pertinent school data to guide policy decisions and assist in drafting the department/school SEF.
• Ensure that relevant and appropriate schemes of work are developed, implemented, and routinely reviewed for all year groups and courses, including adequate provisions for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
• Ensure comprehensive curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students within the department, including those with exceptional abilities and those with special educational needs.
• Set clear expectations for staff regarding achievement standards, teaching and learning quality, and student behavior.
• Assess the quality of teaching and learning within the department, identifying effective practices and areas needing enhancement, and implement necessary actions to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Manage team performance in accordance with the school’s performance management policy.
• Ensure the efficient and effective allocation of staff and resources.
• Maintain effective oversight of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Utilize facilities effectively to create a stimulating teaching and learning environment, in alignment with the Learning Environment Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience:

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

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• A dedication to a comprehensive enrichment program.
• Passionate and supportive educators.

This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage UAE Nationals to apply in alignment with our national development strategy.

Aldar Education prioritizes the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory references and police clearance.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.