[2578] Teacher - Physical Education - Yasmina British Academy (AY 2026/27)

Yasmina British Academy, a distinguished English Curriculum institution situated in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi, is celebrated for its internationally recognized curriculum, committed educators, and high-quality educational experiences. The academy promotes a lively, diverse, and innovative learning atmosphere, consistently achieving outstanding I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. Our educational ethos is firmly anchored in our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity, which empower each student to succeed. Additionally, the Academy proudly attained an 'Outstanding' rating across all performance standards in its recent ADEK inspection, positioning it among the premier schools in the UAE and the wider Middle East.

We invite applications from individuals who align with our core values and have a sincere appreciation for the region's cultural context.

General Responsibilities: All Staff at Yasmina British Academy

• Contribute to the academy's vision and strategic objectives while supporting the goals outlined in the improvement plan and self-evaluation document.

• Follow health and safety regulations and adhere to the academy's policies on safe working practices and equal opportunities.

• Comply with the academy's Performance Management Policy by setting ambitious annual objectives and serving as a performance management reviewer if designated by the Principal.

• Engage in annual training concerning child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, along with any additional training necessary for the improvement or performance management of the academy.

• Maintain compliance with the academy's dress code at all times, including wearing a photo ID/lanyard.

• Abide by the academy's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for computer usage consistently.

• Attend all staff briefings.

• Sign in and out at the academy's reception if off-site during normal working hours.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Planning, Preparation, Teaching, and Lesson Management

• Create an environment that promotes outstanding learning and teaching.

• Establish clear teaching objectives and specify methods for instruction and assessment.

• Develop tasks that challenge students and sustain high levels of engagement.

• Set ambitious yet achievable expectations.

• Define clear targets that build on students' prior learning.

• Recognize students with special educational needs or exceptional abilities.

• Deliver structured lessons that ensure pace, motivation, and challenge.

• Utilize assessments effectively to guarantee comprehensive coverage of study programs.

• Use performance data and key indicators to guide lesson planning and provide differentiated instruction tailored to individual student needs.

• Ensure effective teaching practices and make optimal use of available instructional time.

• Maintain a productive learning environment in line with the academy's standards, fostering punctuality, behavior, quality of work, and homework completion.

• Implement various teaching methods suited to the content, organize information, highlight key concepts, and employ appropriate vocabulary.

• Use effective questioning techniques, actively listen to students, and address errors and misunderstandings.

• Select suitable learning resources and enhance study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other educational technologies.

• Ensure that students acquire and reinforce knowledge, skills, and understanding pertinent to the subject.

• Reflect critically on teaching practices to improve effectiveness.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, and Reporting

• Assess the achievement of learning objectives and apply this information to refine specific teaching aspects.

• Evaluate and monitor student work, setting targets for their progress.

• Utilize performance data to inform lesson planning, ensuring that learning and teaching consistently enhance student outcomes.

• Systematically assess and record students' progress, maintaining records to track understanding and work completion while identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

• Conduct assessments as requested by examination boards and in accordance with departmental and academy procedures.

• Prepare and deliver informative reports for parents.

Curriculum Development

• Participate in curriculum development in specific subjects or areas of the academy's work, establishing clear targets and success criteria for enhancement or maintenance.

• Engage in the academy’s visioning activities.

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working understanding of teachers’ professional responsibilities and legal obligations.

• Exhibit expertise in relevant subject(s) or specialism(s) to facilitate effective teaching.

• Build effective working relationships and demonstrate exemplary personal and professional conduct.

• Aim to provide every child with the opportunity to realize their potential and meet high expectations.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure resource sharing and effective utilization for the benefit of the academy, department, and students.

• Participate in promotional and liaison events, such as Open Evenings/Afternoons, Parent-Teacher Consultations, and activities with partner academies.

• Communicate effectively with parents.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field, along with a teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching a specialized subject up to GCSE and A Level is preferred but not mandatory.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of volleyball, basketball, and athletics.

• Experience in delivering exam PE - Edexcel GCSE and A Level.

• Background in coaching and leading high-level sports teams.

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.

• A strong passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic education.

• High professionalism and awareness of children's well-being.

• Recent and ongoing involvement in extracurricular activities.

• Respect for all members of the school community, irrespective of their position, gender, age, or ethnic background.

• A constructive and solution-oriented approach to professional life.

• A clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with an expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Offers of appointment are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.