Key Stage Leader [Upper Primary]- The Pearl British Academy (AY 26/27)

<div><p><b>Job Description</b>Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Key Stage Leader – Upper Primary for The Pearl British Academy in Abu Dhabi to join in Academic Year 2026/2027.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family.</p><p>Candidates must have a secure knowledge of teaching and leading a phase in the English National Curriculum. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all. They should demonstrate leadership skills at a variety of levels and be effective in working collaboratively in a team.</p><p>The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Develop and implement policies and practices for the department which reflect the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.</li><li>Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of the department.</li><li>Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department; create and implement plans of action to support those students.</li><li>Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.</li><li>Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses, including provision for SEN/POD, G&T and EAL students.</li><li>Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the department for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.</li><li>Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour.</li><li>Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.</li><li>Performance‑manage the team in accordance with the school performance‑management policy.</li><li>Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.</li><li>Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s resource and CapEx budgets.</li><li>Use effective accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with the Learning Environment Policy.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.</li></ul><h3>Minimum Experience</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 6 years’ teaching experience.</li><li>Experience of the UK curriculum.</li></ul><h3>Job Specific Knowledge&Skills</h3><ul><li>A commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.</li><li>Passionate and caring educators.</li></ul><p>We are an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we encourage UAE Nationals to apply. We are mindful of the national development strategy. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.</p><h3>About Us</h3><p>Aldar Education is a family of world‑class, child‑centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and, as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package, benefits and a future‑focused learning model that includes both students and staff, placing special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.</p><h3>About The Team</h3><p>The Pearl Academy was founded in 2007 and is now a thriving school in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessments and caters for children between the ages of 3 and 11. It was recently awarded the accolade of being the first High‑Performance Learning school in Abu Dhabi.</p></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr