Head - English (AY 2025-26 start) - Muna British Academy, Abu Dhabi

at  Muna British AcademyUnited Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, أبو ظبي, United Arab Emirates -

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Immediate28 Apr, 2025Not Specified29 Jan, 20252 year(s) or aboveDrive,Children,English,Multi Cultural Environment,Consideration,Teaching,Interpersonal SkillsNoNo
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Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head of English for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the academic year 2025-26.
Muna British Academy is relocating to Saadiyat Island. It was recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) currently serving over 700 students from Nursery – Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England. Next year will see the school grow and open a Year 7 for the first time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
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.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in education in relevant subject and/ with a relevant post teaching qualification.
Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Mandatory experience working in an international school.
  • Experience working with students whom English is not their first language (EAL) students.
  • To be approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable.
  • To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
  • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
  • Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
  • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
  • Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centered.
  • To be able to prioritize workload and multitask.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

THE PROCESS

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.

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Responsibilities:

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute to the school’s ECA Programme by leading at least one after-school activity once a week for the academic year.
  • Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and extra-curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place after school hours.
  • Participate in meetings with other Phase Leaders and SLT, including preparation for and action from progress meetings and data analysis, liaising with families, feeding into and from meetings, supporting colleagues in developing their classroom practice, leading new initiatives to improve standards.
  • To work collaboratively with other department leaders to address all school related matters and ensure that all relevant operational structures, such as the master timetable supervision, roster, etc, are effectively implemented.
  • Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes – PTMs.
  • Take initiative of own and staff’s professional development for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.
  • Any other duties as assigned by SLT within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:7.0 year(s)

Education Management

Teaching / Education

Education, Teaching

Graduate

Relevant subject and with a relevant post teaching qualification

Proficient

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates