Head - Achievement & Industry - Mamoura British Academy (AY 2025/2026) Aldar Academies

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi s leading school group.

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.

Minimum Qualifications : A Bachelor degree in Education or a Bachelor of Arts/Science

with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum Experience : Minimum 6 years teaching experience in English National Curriculum

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills :

Outstanding teacher

Teaching across ability range with proven success

Significant and impactful experience in leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement

Experience of teaching the British Curriculum

Strong leadership and Inter-personal skill

Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations desirable

Experience leading/facilitating CPD and coaching programmes

Commitment to Academy s Vision and Mission Statement

Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student

Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient

A. Strategic direction and development of the Middle and Senior School

Supporting the writing of Performance Standards 3 and 4 of the SEF and SDP

Supporting relevant Heads of Department in writing Performance Standard 1 of the SEF

Data analysis of internal and external assessments and exams for subjects in Year 5 to Year 13

Support teams with writing the SEF and SDP

Academic MER and quality assurance.

B. Curriculum

Development and enhancement of our Industry Partners to ensure they are meaningful contributors to the curriculum and student achievement

Working with the Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Assessment and Data to support curriculum development

. Year group curriculum overviews

. Home learning

Further development of the careers curriculum and provision.

C. Achievement, Teaching and Learning

Pupil Progress

. To collaborate with the Director of Pastoral Care, Director of Inclusion, Heads of Year and Heads of Department to drive data-informed intervention so that all students fulfil their academic potential

. Mentoring of students across Senior School (Y10 13)

. Organising and facilitating Pupil Progress Meetings

. Feedback to staff on learning and teaching including:

. Steplab developmental coaching of targeted staff

. Regular lesson drop-ins

. Middle/Senior and Whole School MER processes

Leading induction sessions for new staff linked to key areas of responsibility

Ensure high expectations for all staff in relation to standards of achievement, supporting aspirational, data-informed target setting

Organisation, monitoring and quality assurance of school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and A-Level courses

Final quality assurance of reports from curriculum teams.

D. Leading and Managing Staff

Line management of allocated Heads of Department(s) with responsibilities including:

. Weekly meetings with leaders based on strategic intentions and MER processes

. Performance management in line with Mamoura British Academy and Aldar HQ expectations

. Supporting the writing of SEF and Action Plans for allocated departments

Line management of the Careers Counsellor, Librarians and Extra-Curricular activities lead.

E. Managing Resources

Innovation of learning environments; developing rooms and corridors into dynamic, unique learning environments to support curriculum development and National Identity

Writing the prospectus for Middle and Senior School Options and creating the year group curriculum overviews

Undertaking school tours for prospective parents

Leading CATS and supporting admissions and transfers for new students.