Assistant Head - Mathematics

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  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Deputy Head of Mathematics 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.Yasmina British Academy has recently moved to a new multi-building campus incorporating state of the art facilities that has enabled our teachers and students to flourish, fostering a future focused educational experience while also delivering on our environmental commitments to supply sustainable schools to the UAE.This incredible facility is more than just a school, acting as a social, sporting and performance hub for both the local and international communities of the city. The new campus enables us to add even more value to our currently outstanding educational provision, whilst utilising the reputation of Aldar Academies’ brand to positively impact the lives of our learning community in the UAE.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.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Main Duties
  • Lead curriculum development and resourcing for a Key Stage.
  • Review and adapt schemes of work in line with evolving pedagogy and curriculum demands.
  • Support the Head of Department in improving teaching, learning, and assessment outcomes.
  • Ensure students are effectively prepared for examinations and assessments.
  • Identify staffing and resource needs and manage teaching resources efficiently.
  • Keep the department informed of relevant curriculum developments.
  • Organise enrichment activities and events to enhance student engagement.
  • Ensure consistent departmental practices, including assessment and assignment setting.
  • Contribute to staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development, including induction.
  • Monitor teaching standards through lesson observations and departmental reviews.
  • Support, guide, and motivate team members, maintaining effective communication across the department.
  • Track student progress, identify underachievement, and implement targeted interventions.
  • Maintain a positive and effective learning environment.
  • Represent the department in cross-curricular initiatives.
  • Deputise for the Head of Department when required and undertake additional agreed responsibilities.
Strategic Direction & Development
  • Develop and implement policies that secure high-quality outcomes across all key stages.
  • Monitor teaching, learning, and departmental practices, evaluating impact on student progress and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Promote a positive ethos, high achievement, and staff commitment to shared goals.
  • Contribute to a coherent department development plan aligned with whole-school priorities.
Learning & Teaching
  • Track student progress using data, observations, work reviews, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Identify staff development needs through performance management and ensure appropriate support.
  • Implement strategies, including emerging technologies, to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Model outstanding classroom practice and engage external expertise where beneficial.
Leadership & Staff Management
  • Set clear expectations and build effective professional relationships.
  • Delegate responsibilities appropriately and support staff development.
  • Lead performance management processes to improve effectiveness.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
Resources & Operations
  • Support effective recruitment, deployment, and organisation of staff and resources.
  • Maintain a safe, well-managed, and stimulating learning environment.
  • Ensure efficient use of resources and value for money within the department.
Coordination of an Agreed Upon Keystage
  • In collaboration with the Head of Department lead the delegation of management tasks within a specified keystage such as:
  • Ensuring commonality on assessments and homeworks
  • Overseeing set changes
  • Updating schemes of learning
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
  • BA Degree in Mathematics with Post graduate Certificate in Education
Minimum Experience
  • Minimum of 6 years teaching experience.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
  • Previous experience working with students whom Mathematics 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 extra-curricular activities
  • 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

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