Head of Science - British Curriculum

Head of Science - British Curriculum Job Snapshot
Role:
Head of Science

- Employer:

Aldar Education
- School:
Noya British School

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
School-College Administration

- Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience within the British Curriculum, with proven leadership or coordination experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site
- Academic Year: 2027/2028

Aldar Education is seeking an experienced Head of Science to join Noya British School on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the 2027/2028 academic year. The successful candidate will provide dynamic leadership for the Science Department while delivering engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the British National Curriculum. This position combines classroom teaching with departmental leadership, curriculum development, student assessment, staff collaboration, and responsibility for academic performance across Science.

The Head of Science will work closely with teachers, laboratory technicians, inclusion teams, and school leadership to promote practical scientific learning, maintain laboratory safety, and improve student achievement. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor 's degree with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, three to five years of British Curriculum teaching experience, and proven leadership or coordination experience.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• School
  
  Location:
  
  Yas Island
• 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

• Provide academic and professional leadership for the Science Department.
• Lead departmental planning, curriculum coordination, and improvement initiatives.
• Establish high expectations for teaching quality, student achievement, and professional collaboration.
• Take overall responsibility for student progress, attainment, and examination outcomes across the department.
• Coordinate Science teachers, laboratory technicians, and curriculum support staff.
• Encourage effective teamwork and constructive professional relationships.
• Lead the Science curriculum action group and contribute to school improvement priorities.
• Support departmental resource allocation, assessment planning, and STEM-related activities.
• Carry out line management responsibilities as directed and in accordance with school policies.
• Promote a positive, solution-focused approach to departmental leadership.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Science lessons aligned with the British National Curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and technicians to develop practical, experiment-based learning activities.
• Ensure lessons address the needs of students across the full ability range.
• Promote scientific curiosity, independent thinking, and active student participation.
• Use imaginative and enthusiastic teaching methods to motivate learners.
• Maintain clear expectations for academic achievement and classroom engagement.
• Organize classroom resources and displays to create stimulating learning environments.
• Review teaching approaches and lesson outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Adjust curriculum planning and classroom provision in response to student progress.
• Support effective teaching of relevant GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level Science specifications and practical assessments.

• Monitor student progress, attainment, and examination performance across the Science Department.
• Conduct and coordinate student assessments in accordance with school procedures.
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