Head of Department - Maths

SchoolBrowse; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year visa & contract renewal

Tax-free salary

Accommodation or allowance

Flight allowance

Medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Dependent fee discount

Job summary

Al Basma British School in Abu Dhabi seeks an outstanding Head of Department – Mathematics to lead a successful Maths team. The role focuses on raising attainment, shaping curriculum delivery and contributing to whole-school improvement.

Start date August 2025; two-year renewable contract; the post offers leadership with data-driven planning, collaboration with colleagues, and opportunities to influence standards across Key Stages.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE with QTS.
• Minimum two years’ experience teaching Secondary Maths.
• Leadership experience demonstrating impact in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department and drive standards.
• Shape curriculum delivery and contribute to school improvement.
• Monitor teaching and learning and use data to improve outcomes.
• Support colleagues and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education (Maths) with QTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Maths with PGCE/PGDE and QTS

Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with PGCE/PGDE in Secondary Maths with QTS

Job description

About the school

Al Basma British School is a popular and over-subscribed, high-performing ENC School in Abu Dhabi. The seven-form entry school caters for over 2000 students from FS1 to Year 13. A state-of-the-art Primary block for Years 3 to 6 opened in September 2020.

The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers, innovators and leaders. It is a happy and vibrant school where students, parents and staff enjoy being part of the community. The motto, Striving to be the Best, underpins all that the school does.

The diverse community includes students from over 54 nationalities, speaking 28 languages. The campus is well resourced and offers excellent facilities. The school follows the National Curriculum for England alongside the EYFS Development Matters Framework. It utilises GL CAT4 and Progress Tests and offers a wide range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Level qualifications through Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson. The BTEC offer is also expanding.

The school gained BSO accreditation in 2016 and achieved a Good rating with a number of Outstanding features in 2022. Since 2017 it has consistently achieved Band A in ADEK Irtiqa'a inspections, most recently consolidating a Very Good rating with several Outstanding judgements. Al Basma is located in Al Bahia, a safe and quiet area close to the international airport and Yas Island, with Dubai a 35-minute drive away.

The role

Start date: August 2025. Contract type: Full Time. Contract term: 2 years, renewable.

We are seeking an outstanding and experienced Head of Department – Mathematics to lead our successful Maths team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner with strong leadership skills to drive standards, shape curriculum delivery and contribute to whole-school improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inspiring, inclusive and high-performing learning environment. As Head of Department, you will be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment and leading others effectively. You will have a clear vision for Maths education, with the ability to lead curriculum development, monitor teaching and learning, and use data strategically to improve outcomes. You will be highly motivated, organised and confident in leading a team, supporting colleagues and driving continuous improvement within the department.

Requirements

• Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education (Y7–13) with a Maths specialism and QTS or equivalent, or
• Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Maths, or a closely related subject, and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Maths with QTS or equivalent, or
• Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Maths with QTS or equivalent, and a minimum of two years’ experience teaching Secondary Maths.

Leadership experience or the ability to demonstrate impact in leading teaching and learning is essential.

Two supporting references, including the most recent employer, and a police clearance certificate (ACRO or DBS, no more than 3 months old) must be provided by successful applicants.

Documents must be attested for the UAE before arrival.

Benefits & package

• Two-year renewable contract and visa
• Tax-free salary
• Shared furnished accommodation including internet or an accommodation allowance
• One-way flight at the start and end of the contract for overseas hires
• Annual flight allowance
• Comprehensive international medical insurance
• End-of-service gratuity
• Increasing fee discount for dependent children based on years of service

Candidates travelling without dependents, or with a spouse holding their own international package, may benefit most from the overall package.