Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Chemistry for Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing next academic year 2026-2027.

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.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of the department

• Develop and implement departmental policies aligned with the school’s vision, high achievement standards, and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor, and evaluate short-, medium-, and long-term departmental development plans.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and implement targeted support strategies.
• Analyse school data, research, and inspection findings to inform teaching practices, expectations, and improvement targets.
• Ensure schemes of work are relevant, regularly reviewed, and inclusive of SEN, G&T, and EAL provision across all year groups.

Teaching and learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students, including high achievers and those with special educational needs.
• Establish clear policies for assessment, recording, and reporting of student achievement.
• Set and maintain high expectations for teaching quality, student achievement, and behaviour.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning to identify strengths and areas for improvement, and implement actions accordingly.
• Ensure regular departmental contribution to the school’s CAS programme and after-school booster/revision sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP students.

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 and control of staff, resources and 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 (CAS includes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions);
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;
• Cover for absent colleagues and 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.