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Head of Sport - Yasmina British Academy (Apr '27 Start)

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Your applicationOpen nowHead of Sport - Yasmina British Academy (Apr '27 Start)Aldar Education · United Arab Emirates

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.0%60 days
This job: posted 18 days ago

Aldar Education median: 8 days open

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Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Sport at Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi to join in April 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family.

Candidates must have a secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum. Potential candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all. They will be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and to be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

Successful candidates will find themselves welcomed into a wonderful school family community, where staff are held in high regard by pupil, parents and school leadership alike.

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.

Main Duties:

A Strategic direction and development of the department

  • Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning;
  • Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department;
  • Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students;
  • Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing;
  • Ensure 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.

Teaching and learning

  • Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs;
  • Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement;
  • Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour;
  • Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning;
  • Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s CAS Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Leading and managing staff

  • Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy;
  • Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards;
  • Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning;

Managing resources

  • Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources;
  • Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s Resource and CapEx budgets;
  • Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy;
  • Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.

Other duties and responsibilities

  • Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term, including leadership of Model United Nations (MUN);
  • To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;
  • Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota;
  • Cover for absent colleagues;
  • Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of a master degree and certification in Educational Leadership
  • Teaching experience at secondary level in an international school.

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of five years of secondary school administrative experience as Assistant/Associate Principal or Head of Division in an international school setting.
  • Leadership experience in curriculum development, instructional strategies and standards based assessment.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of I/GCSE & IB Programmes and developments
  • Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance
  • Commitment to the ideals of international education.
  • Ability to prioritise projects and tasks, and to respond to simultaneous requests from various areas.
  • Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
  • Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making.
  • Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

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. ­­­­­­­­

Responsibilities

Main Duties

A Strategic direction and development of the department

• Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning;

• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department;

• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students;

• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing;

• Ensure 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.

Teaching and learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs;

• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement;

• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour;

• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning;

• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s CAS Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Leading and managing staff

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy;

• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards;

• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning;

Managing resources

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources;

• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s Resource and CapEx budgets;

• Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy;

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term, including leadership of Model United Nations (MUN);

• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;

• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota;

• Cover for absent colleagues;

• Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor of Education Degree in Psychology or bachelor’s degree in equivalent field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in teaching Psychology (Mandatory), including 4 consecutive years of teaching performance that exceeds standards and expectations as per appraisal reviews

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

- Experience of a British Curriculum is essential, including I/GCSE and I/A Level.

- Previous leadership experience is desirable.

- Excellent communication skills

- 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

- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life

- - A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

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