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

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior English department leader to drive curriculum development, assessment excellence and department growth. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record in GCSE and A Level outcomes within the English National Curriculum and experience with EAL learners.

This role aligns with Aldar Education's vision for high‑quality education and safeguarding. The successful candidate will oversee staffing, professional development, data‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years leading the English National Curriculum with GCSE and A Level experience.
• Experience working with students whose English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High professionalism and consideration of child well‑being.
• Recent involvement in extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and development of the English department.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Lead on department marketing to promote the school and increase student numbers.
• Ensure outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across all year groups.
• Monitor student progress and analyze data to inform policy and practice.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Staff development

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related subject with PGCE

GCSE & A Level English curriculum leadership

Experience with EAL students

Extracurricular involvement

Professionalism & child welfare

Job description

Job Description

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. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.

Job Description

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. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

• Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy's improvement plan and self-evaluation form
• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
• Comply with the academy's Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the principal
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
• Comply with the academy's staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
• Comply with the academy's computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
• Lead strategic direction and development of the department, including but not limited to setting the vision, analysing data, improvement planning, target setting and ongoing self-evaluation.
• Further develop an outstanding teaching and learning culture ensuring outstanding achievement for all.
• Lead and manage staff, including but not limited to overseeing staffing, recruitment, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Lead on the marketing of the department to promote the school, raise the profile of the subject and increase student numbers.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with all stakeholders.
• Attend all staff briefings
• Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day
• Other duties which may be reasonably assigned by the Principal or Head of School.
• Developing policies and practices leading to high quality outcomes for all students at all Key Stages within the department.
• Ensuring that all practices promote student progression; improved achievements; a positive ethos and the commitment of staff to shared goals.
• To share responsibility for representing the Department at cross-curricular committees e.g. EAL link.
• To empower and provide strategic direction to the discreet Heads of Subjects where applicable.
• Monitoring and reviewing students' progress through the use of appropriate data; home learning; student voice; lesson observations; student work reviews and parental engagement.
• Identifying through Performance Management, individual training needs and ensuring that those needs are met.
• Involving external advice and expertise where this would further benefit and enhance the learning agenda and therefore student progress, achievement and standards.
• Leading curriculum development and resourcing.
• Ensuring that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students
• Ensuring that students are prepared effectively for examinations, and other assessments.
• Organising key events and extra-curricular activities that promote and further develop and engage student interest in the subject.
• Organising and ensuring effective assessments, moderation, collation and analysis of data in line with the MER calendar and quality assurance procedures.
• Analysing and interpreting relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing
• Monitoring student progress and achievement against targets, identifying students who are underachieving and where necessary create and implement effective plans of action to support those students.
• Effectively communicating with parents through all communication channels and ensure high quality communication from all members of the department including but not limited to reports, PTCs, emails, letters.
• Leading the discreet Heads of Subject where applicable
• Setting clear expectations and establishing constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the Department.
• Developing responsibilities and delegating tasks appropriately.
• Leading the Professional Development of identified staff to enable all members to achieve expertise in Learning and Teaching.
• Foster a sense of 'people' and 'team spirit' through a culture of high reward and praise.
• In collaboration with the SLT, ensure departmental systems and practices support whole academy policies and the commitment to achieving outstanding.
• Taking part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner Academy's
• To be an Academic Mentor or form tutor.
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota.
• Cover for absent colleagues.
• Invigilate examinations, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years Leading of the English National Curriculum with GCSE and A Level experience, BTEC Sport Level 2 & 3 Experience.
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.