Head of Year EYFS — Transformative Leadership

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Year EYFS for Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing AY 2027/2028. Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi.

With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education or BSc with PGCE or equivalent is essential.
• At least 3 years teaching experience, including 3 consecutive years of performance exceeding standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal.
• Wide experience and impact in a Middle Leadership role.
• Experience leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
• Experience working with parents and external agencies.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the same role.

Responsibilities

• To embody the values, vision and ethos of Yasmina British Academy and lead in delivering policy to ensure high quality and successful outcomes for all students.
• To lead in achieving the key strategic objectives for the school through developing highly motivated reflective, innovative practitioners.
• To lead on shaping a vision and direction for the phase, setting out very high expectations with a clear focus on standards, quality of teaching and pupil achievement.
• To place the school at the cutting edge of research, policy and practice in the transformation of teaching and learning.
• To lead the monitoring, evaluation and continuous review of the quality and effectiveness of the phase in relation to curriculum standards, teaching, learning environments, assessment, inclusive education and pastoral care.
• To ensure that new pedagogy and strategies are developed, shared and implemented across the phase.
• To inspire, motivate, empower and influence staff and students within the phase through the ethos: Everyone a Leader.
• To provide an excellent role model for all members of staff and for pupils in all aspects of school life.
• To play a significant role in implementing, reviewing and measuring impact of the whole School Development Plan and the School Evaluation Framework within the phase.
• To make a significant contribution to the school’s continuing professional development programme, delivering CPD and working with individuals and teams in a variety of professional development activities.
• To lead on effective recruitment within the phase and the wider primary school.
• To lead on an area of whole school responsibility and contribute to the wider strategic running of the primary school.
• To fulfil any additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate from the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor degree in Education or BSc with PGCE

Job description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Year EYFS for Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing AY 2027/2028. Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi.

With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work.