[2424] Teacher - Music (Yasmina British Academy) AY2026/27

Yasmina British Academy, a prestigious English Curriculum institution situated in the scenic city of Abu Dhabi, is celebrated for its internationally acclaimed curriculum and dedicated educators. We offer an outstanding workplace characterized by a vibrant, diverse, and innovative learning community that consistently achieves remarkable I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. Our educational ethos is rooted in core values such as excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, cultivating an environment where all students can excel.

The Academy proudly announces its recent ADEK inspection, which awarded Yasmina British Academy an 'Outstanding' rating across all six performance standards, placing us among the top schools in the UAE and the Middle East.

Recently, we have moved to a new multi-building campus equipped with advanced facilities that support the development of both teachers and students. This cutting-edge environment is designed to provide a future-ready educational experience while upholding our commitment to sustainability and establishing eco-friendly schools in the UAE.

Beyond serving as an educational institution, this exceptional facility functions as a social, sporting, and performance hub for both local and international communities. Our new campus enhances our already impressive educational offerings and leverages the esteemed reputation of Aldar Academies to positively influence our learning community in the UAE. We seek candidates who resonate with our core values and possess a deep understanding and appreciation for the regional culture.

Responsibilities:

• Create an environment that promotes outstanding Learning and Teaching
• Set clear learning objectives and delineate instructional and assessment methods
• Design engaging tasks that captivate students and maintain high levels of interest
• Establish explicit targets that build upon prior accomplishments
• Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional talents
• Develop structured lesson plans that uphold pace, motivation, and challenge
• Effectively use assessments to ensure thorough coverage of curriculum
• Analyze performance data and key indicators to inform lesson planning, delivering tailored differentiated learning
• Implement effective teaching practices to maximize instructional time
• Foster a productive learning atmosphere in accordance with the academy’s protocols, encouraging punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework completion
• Ensure students acquire and reinforce relevant knowledge, skills, and understanding of the subject matter
• Efficiently utilize classroom support resources
• Evaluate the achievement of learning objectives and use insights to improve teaching practices
• Assess and provide constructive feedback on student work while setting progress targets
• Use performance data to guide planning, ensuring that Learning and Teaching consistently 'adds value'
• Systematically assess and document student progress, keeping records to track understanding and completion, identify strengths, and address areas for improvement
• Conduct assessments as required by examination boards, departmental, and academy protocols
• Engage in subject-specific or academy-wide initiatives, developing plans with clear targets and success criteria aimed at improvement or maintenance
• Contribute to the academy's overall vision and strategic planning
• Comply with health and safety regulations and academy policies regarding safe working practices and equal opportunities
• Participate in annual training related to child protection, safeguarding, health, and safety, along with any other relevant training for academy improvement or performance management
• Stay informed about teachers' professional responsibilities and legal obligations
• Consistently operate within the academy's established policies and practices
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise to facilitate effective teaching
• Build positive working relationships and exemplify professionalism through demeanor and conduct
• Strive to offer every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential while maintaining high expectations
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective resource sharing for the benefit of the academy, department, and students
• Actively participate in the corporate life of the academy through meaningful involvement in meetings and management systems that support leadership and management
• Engage in marketing and outreach activities such as Open Evenings/Afternoons, Parent-Teacher Consultations, and partnerships with other academies
• Take charge of personal professional development while adhering to academy policies and practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Music or a related field, accompanied by a teaching qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in the specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
• A genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic child education
• A high standard of professionalism with a focus on student well-being
• Recent and ongoing engagement in extra-curricular activities
• Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background
• A proactive and solution-focused attitude in the workplace
• A clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police verification

Successful candidates will gain access to a vast network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training, alongside personal development.

We proudly embrace being an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

Aldar Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.