Yasmina British Academy is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Physical Education (Female Primary Specialist) to join our Team in Abu Dhabi. We are looking for candidates who can start from January 2027. Due to the structure of the department in the school, we will require a female candidate for this role.
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.
Key tasks:
To assist in the day to day running of the PE department taking responsibilities for administration tasks, displays and supporting lessons. The role will also involve monitoring and maintaining the PE equipment and storage as well as supporting PE staff in the creation of lesson resources. Ideally, we would like to appoint a candidate with a passion for sport who would be willing to contribute to our extensive school squad provision. The sports preferred are Football, Basketball or Athletics.
General Responsibilities: All Yasmina British Academy Staff
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management
Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning technologies
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Curriculum Development
Other Professional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Experience
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
What we offer:
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.
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.
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO/Key Stage Leader/Vice Principal
Key Task:
• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
o Teamwork and collaboration o To be a good communicator at all levels.
o Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
o Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
o Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
o Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
o Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.
Teaching and learning:
• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum
Assessment and data:
• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
Behaviour management and duties
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.
Wider professional responsibilities
• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, managing a diverse portfolio of schools.