[2575] Teacher - Drama (Maternity Cover) Yasmina British Academy- Immediate Start

Yasmina British Academy, situated in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi, is a distinguished institution following the English Curriculum. Celebrated for our prestigious curriculum, passionate educators, and exceptional teaching methodologies, Yasmina British Academy provides an outstanding work environment. Our dynamic and diverse educational community consistently achieves some of the highest I/GCSE and A Level results across the UAE. We nurture a culture of learning based on our fundamental values: excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, which empowers every student to thrive. Furthermore, we are proud of our recent ADEK inspection that awarded us an 'Outstanding' rating across all six performance standards, establishing our position among the leading schools in both the UAE and the Middle East.

Our academy has recently moved to a modern multi-building campus featuring state-of-the-art facilities that enhance both teacher and student development, fostering a forward-thinking educational experience while upholding our commitment to sustainability in education within the UAE. This exceptional facility not only functions as a school but also serves as a hub for social, sporting, and performance events for both local and international communities. The new campus amplifies our already outstanding educational offerings while leveraging the esteemed Aldar Academies brand to positively impact our students and the wider community.

We invite candidates who align with our core values and possess a genuine understanding of the cultural values of the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic goals, contributing to the attainment of relevant targets detailed in the improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and adhere to 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 as directed by the Principal.
• Participate in annual training related to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, along with any additional training deemed necessary for academy improvement or performance management.
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Create an environment that promotes outstanding learning and teaching.
• Set clear teaching objectives and outline how they will be delivered and assessed.
• Assign tasks that challenge students while ensuring high levels of engagement.
• Establish clear targets that build upon 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 curriculum coverage.
• Use 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 according to 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, structure information, present key concepts, and use appropriate vocabulary.
• Implement effective questioning techniques, listen attentively to students, and address errors and misconceptions.
• Select suitable learning resources and cultivate 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 improve effectiveness.
• Evaluate and monitor student work, setting progression targets.
• Systematically assess and record student progress, maintaining records to monitor understanding.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.