Head of - Primary

Head of Year
- Primary Job Snapshot

• Role:
  Head of Year
  - Primary
• Location:
  
  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function:
  School-College Administration
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of teaching experience
• Job Type: Full Time

Muna British Academy is seeking a Head of Year
- Primary for a Full Time, on-site leadership role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, commencing January 2027. The position combines primary education leadership with responsibility for curriculum quality, student achievement, staff performance, departmental development and effective resource management. The successful candidate will use assessment data and collaborative leadership to maintain high standards of teaching and learning while supporting the academic and pastoral development of students.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function:
  School-College Administration
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Develop and implement policies and practices that reflect the school 's vision, educational priorities and commitment to high standards.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long-term development plans.
• Use student performance data to identify underachievement and implement appropriate improvement actions.
• Analyse and interpret school data to inform policies and contribute to departmental and school self-evaluation.
• Ensure relevant schemes of work are developed, implemented, reviewed and evaluated.
• Maintain appropriate curriculum provision for SEN or People of Determination, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in student achievement and educational provision.

• Ensure appropriate curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for students across the relevant year groups.
• Maintain suitable provision for high-achieving students and those with additional educational needs.
• Establish effective approaches to assessing, recording and reporting student achievement.
• Set clear expectations for teaching quality, student achievement and behaviour.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning to identify effective practice and areas requiring improvement.
• Implement appropriate actions to strengthen teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Promote a learning environment that supports the academic and personal development of every student.

• Performance manage team members in accordance with the school 's performance management policy.
• Establish clear professional expectations and accountability within the team.
• Build constructive working relationships based on collaboration and mutual support.
• Maintain high professional standards across the year group.
• Lead regular team meetings supported by clear agendas and appropriate records.
• Ensure meetings maintain a strong focus on improving student achievement and teaching and learning.

• Deploy staff and educational resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain appropriate oversight of resource and capital expenditure budgets.
• Use available accommodation effectively to create a stimulating environment for teaching and learning.
• Ensure learning spaces are managed in accordance with the school 's Learning Environment Policy.
• Maintain a safe working and learning environment.
• Ensure risks are appropriately assessed and applicable health and safety policies and regulations are followed.

• Undertake duties assigned through the staff duty rota.
• Provide appropriate cover for absent colleagues.
• Support examination invigilation when required.
• Contribute to the school 's wider academic and extracurricular activities.
• Undertake other appropriate responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
• Where applicable, serve as an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor for Year 12 and Year 13 students.

• Bachelor 's Degree in Education, or a Bachelor of Arts Degree with PGCE in Education or another teaching qualification.

• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience within the English National Curriculum.
• Experience contributing to high standards of teaching and student achievement.
• Ability to lead colleagues and work collaboratively within a school environment.

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration for student…