Head - Primary English

Head
- Primary English Job Snapshot

Role:
Head
- Primary English

Location:

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function:
Classroom Teaching

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in the English National Curriculum

Job Type: Not specified

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head
- Primary English for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, starting in January 2027. The role combines Primary English teaching with curriculum leadership, team management, quality assurance, assessment oversight, and contribution to whole‑school improvement. The successful candidate will lead colleagues within the Primary phase while maintaining high standards of teaching, student progress, behaviour, and professional practice.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function:
  Classroom Teaching
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Not specified
• Start Date:
  
  January 2027

Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum school with Lower, Middle and Senior School phases in Abu Dhabi. The school emphasizes high expectations, high‑quality learning opportunities, sustainability, innovation, and the development of its learners through the Mamoura British Academy DNA. The Head
- Primary English will contribute to the strategic direction of the school while leading English provision within the Primary phase. The role requires an experienced teacher who can lead colleagues, strengthen curriculum delivery, monitor standards, support professional development, and ensure strong outcomes for pupils.

• Contribute to the whole-school vision and strategic direction.
• Lead team and planning meetings to ensure colleagues are well informed, organized, and supported.
• Line manage teachers and teaching assistants and support their performance against the UAE Professional Teacher Standards.
• Contribute to the school 's Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting processes.
• Quality assure provision within the year group to maintain consistently high standards and expectations.
• Participate actively in the school 's Middle Leader training programme.
• Support colleagues through collaboration, professional dialogue, and sharing of effective practice.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of teaching and learning across the school.

• Teach all areas of the Primary English National Curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that meet the needs of pupils across the full ability range.
• Organize the classroom, learning resources, and displays to create a positive learning environment.
• Support the development of the Mamoura British Academy USP within Primary English.
• Evidence pupils ' work and learning in accordance with the school 's Marking and Feedback policy.
• Share best practice through school CPD and teaching and learning initiatives.
• Use technology effectively through innovative and creative lesson delivery and continuous provision.
• Inspire pupils through engaging teaching and a strong belief in their potential.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, participation, and academic progress.

• Take responsibility for the attainment and progress of a class of pupils.
• Work to ensure pupils achieve above expected outcomes.
• Meet requirements for assessing and recording pupil development using Learning Ladders.
• Use assessment data to influence future planning and targeted interventions.
• Prepare for and contribute to termly Pupil Progress meetings.
• Provide regular feedback to parents and carers regarding student progress.
• Participate in Parent Teacher Conferences and other relevant meetings.
• Monitor progress closely…