Teacher - Biology A - Level - Yasmina British Academy - AY2026/27

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of Biology (A - Level) for Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing the academic year.

Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English curriculum school located in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With a globally recognised curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners, and a track record of excellent I/GCSE and A Level results, our learning culture is underpinned by core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity, allowing all students to thrive. The Academy is proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, positioning it among the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.

The school has recently moved to a new multi building campus that incorporates state of the art facilities, supporting teachers and students in flourishing, whilst delivering on our environmental commitments to sustainable schooling.

This facility functions as a social, sporting and performance hub for both local and international communities. The new campus enables us to add further value to our educational provision, leveraging the Aldar Academies brand to positively impact the lives of our learning community.

Successful candidates will align closely with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the regional values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions, contributing to relevant targets set out in the improvement plan and self evaluation form.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and academy policies on safe working practice and equal opportunities.
• Adhere to the academy's Performance Management Policy, setting challenging annual targets and fulfilling performance management review duties as directed by the Principal.
• Participate in annual training on child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, and other training relevant to academy improvement or performance management.
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Create a climate conducive to outstanding learning and teaching.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks that challenge students and maintain high interest levels.
• Establish clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Identify SEN or very able students.
• Provide clear lesson structures that maintain pace, motivation and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment to ensure coverage of programme of study.
• Use performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated learning matched to need.
• Ensure effective teaching and optimal use of available time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment, encouraging good practice in punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• Utilise a variety of teaching methods, including:
  1. matching the approach to content, structuring information, presenting key ideas, and using appropriate vocabulary;
  2. using effective questioning, listening carefully to students, and addressing errors and misconceptions;
  3. selecting appropriate learning resources and developing study skills through library, ICT and other learning technologies.
• Ensure students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject.
• Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Mark and monitor students' work, setting targets for progress.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically, keeping records to confirm understanding, monitor strengths and development areas, inform planning, and recognise achievement levels.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental, and academy procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Take part in subject or departmental activities, developing plans that set clear targets and success criteria for development or maintenance.
• Contribute to the academy's visioning activities.
• Strive to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Collaborate with other staff to share and use resources effectively for the benefit of the academy, department and students.
• Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate leadership and management.
• Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as open evenings/afternoons, parent teacher consultations, and events with partner academies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of two years' experience teaching a specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not a first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration for the well being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age or ethnic background.
• A positive, solution focused attitude towards work life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage UAE Nationals to apply in accordance with our national development strategy.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend it at any time.