Head of Key Stage - The Pearl British Academy (AY 2024-2025)

at  Aldar Academies

Aldar Education are currently seeking a Head of Key Stage for Pearl British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year 2024-2025.
The Pearl British Academy is a diverse private international English school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi city. Serving students from Nursery – Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England.
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.

• A Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of teaching experience.
• Experience with the UK curriculum.
• A commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
• Passionate and caring educators.

KEY TASKS:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• To support the Assistant and Vice Principals in the leadership and management of the designated year group in line with whole school requirements, SDP and data targets.
• Roles and responsibilities include those of a classroom teacher as well as:
• Leading by example, nurturing teamwork and collaboration.
• Be a supportive colleague – a ‘critical friend’ who maintains confidentiality when necessary.
• A good problem solver.
• To be curious about education and committed to CPD.
• Being flexible, having a positive attitude and being adaptable to change.
• To coordinate the role of Classroom Assistants working in the year group, their timetable and their performance management in consultation with the Head of Key Stage.
• Coordinate parental communications for your year group.
• Support members of your team with parents when necessary.
• Support the pastoral care and well being of the children and staff in the year group.
• Ensure all policies are implemented within the year group.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND DUTIES:

• To ensure the day-to-day running of the year group is in line with our school vision and aims.
• Implement the Aldar Uniform Policy.
• Celebrate and reinforce positive behaviours across the year.
• Manage level 1 behaviours.
• Maintain an overview of Child Protection issues as required by the Head of inclusion (CP Officer).

WIDER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Highly organised and goes the ‘extra mile’ to meet deadlines.
• Be an innovative thinker and model a curiosity for learning, able to think outside the box and inspire others.
• To contribute to the preparation for inspections of all types
• Personable, enthusiastic and committed to The Pearl Academies development.
• To be a role model to all in all areas; professional conduct, professional teaching and learning practice and professional development.
• To collaborate with the SLT to ensure continuous school development.
• To lead and implement initiatives to successfully deliver school improvement priorities.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

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.