Teacher - Music (Yasmina British Academy) AY2026/27

Job DescriptionYasmina British 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, Yasmina British 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 Yasmina British Academy as ‘Outstanding’ in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.Yasmina British Academy has recently moved to a new multi-building campus incorporating state of the art facilities that has enabled our teachers and students to flourish, fostering a future focused educational experience while also delivering on our environmental commitments to supply sustainable schools to the UAE.This incredible facility is more than just a school, acting as a social, sporting and performance hub for both the local and international communities of the city. The new campus enables us to add even more value to our currently outstanding educational provision, whilst utilising the reputation of Aldar Academies’ brand to positively impact the lives of our learning community in the UAE.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.ResponsibilitiesCreating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and TeachingIdentifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessedSetting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interestSetting clear targets, building on prior attainmentIdentifying SEN or very able studentsProviding clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challengeMaking effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of studyMaking effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to needEnsuring effective teaching and best use of available timeMaintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homeworkEnsuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taughtEnsuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom supportAssess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progressUsing performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add valueAssess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achievingUndertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;Take part in subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenanceContribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulationsEngage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance managementHave a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilitiesOperate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the academyKnow subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teachingEstablish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conductEndeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department and studentsContribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academyTake part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academysTake responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to academy policies and practices;Requir