Teacher - Biology

Teacher
- Biology Job Snapshot Role:
Teacher
- Biology

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function:
Classroom Teaching

Experience:

Minimum 6 years of teaching experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Yasmina British Academy is seeking an experienced Biology Teacher for a Full Time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, joining in January during the  academic year. The position combines Biology teaching with significant departmental responsibilities, including curriculum planning, student performance analysis, teaching quality, staff performance management and resource oversight.

The successful candidate will bring strong UK curriculum experience and use evidence-based strategies to raise standards and address gaps in student learning.

Country:
United Arab Emirates City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function:
Classroom Teaching Salary:
Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality:
Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement:
On-site Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Develop and implement departmental policies and practices that reflect the school 's vision, objectives and expectations for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long-term plans for departmental development.
• Ensure appropriate schemes of work are developed, implemented, reviewed and evaluated across relevant year groups and courses.
• Maintain curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for students across different ability levels.
• Ensure curriculum planning provides appropriate support for SEN or People of Determination, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
• Promote high standards of achievement, teaching quality and student behaviour.
• Contribute to an effective and stimulating learning environment in accordance with school policy.

• Use student performance data to identify underachievement within the department.
• Develop and implement appropriate actions to support students who are not making expected progress.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform departmental policies and school self-evaluation.
• Apply effective strategies to raise academic standards and address identified learning gaps.
• Maintain high expectations for student progress and achievement.

• Establish clear expectations for staff regarding student achievement, teaching quality, learning and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the department.
• Identify effective classroom practice and areas requiring further development.
• Implement appropriate actions to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Performance manage team members in accordance with the school 's performance management policy.
• Deploy departmental staff and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while contributing leadership experience to departmental and school priorities.

• Support the department 's contribution to the school 's CAS Programme.
• Contribute to after-school booster and revision sessions for IGCSE, GCSE and IB Diploma Programme courses.
• Support an extensive enrichment programme for students.
• Encourage academic engagement beyond regular classroom provision.

• Maintain effective oversight of departmental resource and capital expenditure budgets.
• Ensure available resources are deployed appropriately to support teaching and learning.
• Use departmental accommodation effectively to create a stimulating educational environment.
• Support responsible planning and management of departmental resources.

• Bachelor 's Degree in Biology or a related subject.
• PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.

• Minimum 6 years of teaching experience.
• Experience with the UK curriculum.
• Proven ability to implement strategies that raise standards and address gaps in student learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Leadership skills and experience at different levels.

• Secure knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning and progression.
• Ability to use student performance data effectively.
• Ability to identify underachievement and develop appropriate improvement strategies.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Commitment to an extensive student enrichment programme.
• Passionate and…