Head - Physical Education (Secondary) - Yasmina British Academy- Jan 2027 Start

SchoolBrowse; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi invites applications for the Head of Physical Education (Secondary). You will provide strategic leadership for the PE department, drive curriculum development and oversee teaching quality across GCSE, A Level and BTEC Sport.

The post starts January 2027 and requires a Bachelor's degree with PGCE, at least six years in leadership of the English National Curriculum, and experience with EAL learners, safeguarding, and extracurricular involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject together with a PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of six years' leadership experience of the English National Curriculum, including GCSE and A Level, with BTEC Sport Level 2 and 3 experience.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language (EAL).
• High level of professionalism and active involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Recent safeguarding and child protection training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and development of the Physical Education department, including vision setting and self-evaluation.
• Develop and sustain an outstanding teaching and learning culture with excellent outcomes for all students.
• Lead, manage and develop staff, including recruitment, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Ensure schemes of work are in place and inclusive for SEN/POD, G&T and EAL students.
• Monitor student progress through data analysis, observations and work scrutiny.
• Oversee curriculum development and examination preparation for GCSE, A Level and BTEC Sport.
• Organise events, extracurricular activities and moderation aligned with QA procedures.
• Communicate with parents and ensure high-quality departmental reporting and meetings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analysis

Staff development

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related subject

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

About the school

Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi. With its globally recognised curriculum, dedicated practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, the academy provides an exceptional environment for both staff and students. It maintains a diverse and progressive learning community that consistently achieves some of the strongest I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. The academy was recently rated Outstanding in all six performance standards during its ADEK inspection, placing it among the top schools in the region. Its core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity underpin a culture in which all students thrive.

The role

The Head of Physical Education (Secondary) will provide strategic leadership for the department, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning across all Key Stages. The post holder will lead curriculum development, staff performance and student achievement while promoting the subject across the academy community. The role commences in January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and development of the Physical Education department, including vision setting, data analysis, improvement planning and self-evaluation.
• Develop and sustain an outstanding teaching and learning culture that secures excellent outcomes for all students.
• Lead, manage and develop staff, including recruitment, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Ensure appropriate schemes of work are in place, regularly reviewed and inclusive of provision for SEN/POD, G&T and EAL students.
• Monitor and review student progress through data analysis, lesson observations, work scrutiny and parental engagement.
• Lead curriculum development, resourcing and effective preparation for examinations and assessments, including BTEC Sport Level 2 and 3.
• Organise key events, extra-curricular activities and moderation processes in line with academy quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate effectively with parents and ensure high-quality departmental communication through reports, meetings and other channels.
• Represent the department at cross-curricular committees and collaborate with senior leaders to align departmental practices with whole-academy policies.
• Undertake academic mentoring, form tutoring, duties, cover and examination invigilation as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject together with a PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of six years' leadership experience of the English National Curriculum, including GCSE and A Level, with BTEC Sport Level 2 and 3 experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Recent and relevant experience in safeguarding, child protection and health and safety training.