JOB DESCRIPTION

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Primary for Al
Yasmina Academy in Abu Dhabi to start immediately.

Al Yasmina 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, Al Yasmina 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 Al
Yasmina Academy as ‘Outstanding’ in all six performance standards, putting it
amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.

To lead, inspire and guide the Primary School including staff, students and
parents to ensure the highest of standards of learning and achievement.
Ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Primary School, to make a
strong contribution to the Executive Leadership Team and ensure that the
school’s vision and core values are at the heart of all Primary developments.
Actively promote a love of learning in line with the school’s mission and
vision
Promote culture of high achievement amongst students and staff
Lead strategy to develop and enhance the quality of teaching and learning
across Primary
Promote the sharing of exemplary practice and raising of standards across the
Primary School
Report regularly on the strategic impact within Primary
Ensure a consistent and continuous school wide focus on pupils’ achievement
which reflects the agreed vision and values, using data and benchmarks to
monitor progress in every child’s learning.
Lead in accessing, analysing and interpreting information to inform planning
for improvement.
Initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and
learning.
Develop relevant strategies for improvement
Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource
management.
Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and
teaching in line with the vision and values, which are embedded in a culture
and ethos of challenge and support where all pupils understand their
individual worth, can become engaged in their own learning and achieve
success.
Run an effective Primary School to a high standard
Actively promote a love of learning in line with the school’s mission and
vision
Promote culture of high achievement amongst students and staff
Lead strategy to develop and enhance the quality of teaching and learning
across Primary
Promote the sharing of exemplary practice and raising of standards across the
Primary School
Report regularly on the strategic impact within Primary
Ensure a consistent and continuous school wide focus on pupils’ achievement
which reflects the agreed vision and values, using data and benchmarks to
monitor progress in every child’s learning.
Lead in accessing, analysing and interpreting information to inform planning
for improvement.
Initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and
learning.
Develop relevant strategies for improvement
Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource
management.
Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and
teaching in line with the vision and values, which are embedded in a culture
and ethos of challenge and support where all pupils understand their
individual worth, can become engaged in their own learning and achieve
success.
Run an effective Primary School to a high standard
Ensure clear channels of communication throughout the Primary and phases of
the school
Strategic oversight and accountability of all Performance Standards
Establish a safe and purposeful learning environment in line with child
safeguarding policies and promote child safeguarding awareness and competence
among staff
Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Primary School
Lead on Marketing the Primary School, working closely with the Parent
Relations and the Marketing team.
Strategic oversight of the admissions process, working closely with the
administration team for marketing and enrolment.
Contribute to the strategic vision by implementing School Development Plans to
help the school achieve long-term strategic goals.
Implement and lead staff and students through the school vision
Strategic lead to develop assessment and reporting processes for the Primary
school.
Strategic development for positive culture, ethos and standards within the
Primary school
Development of staffing structure and recruitment process to retain excellence
and recruit high quality teaching professionals into the team
Lead on an effective communication strategy for the Primary school
Strategic lead for parental engagement and involvement of the school community
Lead on the Quality Assurance of all events related to the Primary School
Lead the achievement of KPIs set out in the School Development Plan
Lead the performance management process in primary ensuring targets are linked
to the SDP and are challenging
Lead the production of an annual primary resources budget in line with both
the SIs and SDP improvement priorities
Lead on annual primary staffing and CAPEX budgets based on the NOR, SIs and
SDP priorities
Strategic lead on teaching & learning, CPD, induction / probation for primary
colleagues in line with policy and procedure
Strategic lead for monitoring, evaluation, and review of all school processes
to secure greater student outcomes
Lead alongside HR with Primary staff processes
Develop roles and responsibilities of the Primary Leadership Team
Promote a coaching ethos throughout the school through middle leadership and
learning and teaching to promote excellence and high achievement
Nurture talent and develop succession planning of middle leaders within the
Primary School
Line manage Assistant Principals within the Primary School
Line manage whole school department/s.
Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Principal or Head of School.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with QTS/PGCE in Education Leadership
/ any subject with coursework in educational and / or organizational
leadership.

Minimum Experience
Minimum of six years teaching English National Curriculum
Minimum of five years of leadership experience as within Senior or Middle
Leader role of within an international school setting.

Leadership experience in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and
standards-based assessment.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict,
motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making.
Flexibility, patience, and an egalitarian approach.
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to
curriculum, assessment, and compliance.
Fully committed to the philosophy and delivery of Holistic Education and
Quality First Teaching.
Ability to prioritise projects and tasks, and to respond to simultaneous
requests from various audiences.
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Aldar Education are 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.
An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees
should be made via the website.

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.

HR@AYA

RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively promote a love of learning in line with the school’s mission and
vision
Promote culture of high achievement amongst students and staff
Lead strategy to develop and enhance the quality of teaching and learning
across Primary
Promote the sharing of exemplary practice and raising of standards across the
Primary School
Report regularly on the strategic impact within Primary
Ensure a consistent and continuous school wide focus on pupils’ achievement
which reflects the agreed vision and values, using data and benchmarks to
monitor progress in every child’s learning.
Lead in accessing, analysing and interpreting information to inform planning
for improvement.
Initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and
learning.
Develop relevant strategies for improvement
Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource
management.
Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and
teaching in line with the vision and values, which are embedded in a culture
and ethos of challenge and support where all pupils understand their
individual worth, can become engaged in their own learning and achieve
success.
Run an effective Primary School to a high standard
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with QTS/PGCE in Education Leadership
/ any subject with coursework in educational and / or organizational
leadership.

Minimum Experience

Minimum of six years teaching English National Curriculum
Minimum of five years of leadership experience as within Senior or Middle
Leader role of within an international school setting.
Leadership experience in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and
standards-based assessment.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict,
motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making.
Flexibility, patience, and an egalitarian approach.
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to
curriculum, assessment, and compliance.
Fully committed to the philosophy and delivery of Holistic Education and
Quality First Teaching.
Ability to prioritise projects and tasks, and to respond to simultaneous
requests from various audiences.
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Aldar Education are 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.
An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees
should be made via the website.

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.

HR@AYA