Head of Mathematics - Muna British Academy (AY26/27)
About This Role
Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics (Secondary School) to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in the academic year 2026–2027.
Since our establishment in 2009, we have built a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an “Outstanding” ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025, Muna British Academy relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community. This move has enabled us to enhance our educational offerings—currently catering to students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13 shortly—within an inspiring environment that aligns with our mission of delivering exceptional education.
Our new facilities are designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This transition marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, offering an unparalleled opportunity for our community to thrive in a premier educational setting.
As we expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this presents an excellent opportunity to join the successful Aldar family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational institution.
Ideal candidates will embody our core values and ethos and will possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the region's culture and values.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Main Duties
- Strategic direction and development of the department
- Develop and implement policies and practices within the department that reflect the School’s vision, aims, and commitment to high standards in achievement, teaching, and learning.
- Create, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for departmental growth.
- Use data effectively to identify students who may be underachieving within the department and create actionable plans to support them.
- Analyze and interpret relevant school data, along with research and inspection findings, to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets, and teaching methods.
- Ensure the development, implementation, and regular review of relevant schemes of work for all year groups and courses, addressing the needs of SEN, G&T, and EAL students.
Teaching and Learning
- Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students in the department, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
- Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording, and reporting student achievement.
- Set clear expectations for staff regarding achievement standards, quality of teaching, learning, and behavior.
- Assess the quality of teaching and learning within the department to identify effective practices and areas for improvement, taking action to enhance teaching and learning quality.
- Ensure the department actively contributes to the school’s CAS Programme and after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.
Leading and Managing Staff
- Oversee team performance in accordance with the school’s performance management policy.
- Set clear expectations and foster constructive working relationships within the team, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and high professional standards.
- Hold regular department meetings with documented minutes and agendas, focusing on enhancing student achievement and the quality of teaching and learning.
Managing Resources
- Supervise the efficient deployment and management of staff, resources, and budgets.
- Utilize facilities effectively to create an engaging learning environment in line with the Learning Environment Policy.
- Ensure a safe working and learning environment where risks are assessed and Health and Safety policies and regulations are consistently followed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the school’s CAS Programme by leading or supporting one after-school activity each term (CAS includes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions).
- Act as an Academic Mentor and Extended
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