Teacher - Physical Education - Yasmina British Academy

About The Role

Yasmina British Academy is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Physical Education to join our Team in Abu Dhabi. We are looking for candidates who can start from January 2027. Due to the structure of the department in the school, we will require a female candidate for this role.

Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Key tasks

To assist in the day to day running of the PE department taking responsibilities for administration tasks, displays and supporting lessons. The role will also involve monitoring and maintaining the PE equipment and storage as well as supporting PE staff in the creation of lesson resources. Ideally, we would like to appoint a candidate with a passion for sport who would be willing to contribute to our extensive school squad provision. The sports preferred are Football, Basketball or Athletics.

General Responsibilities: All Yasmina British Academy Staff

Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy's improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the academy's Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
Comply with the academy's staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
Comply with the academy's computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
Attend all staff briefings
Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management

Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching
Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning - matched to need
Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
Using a variety of teaching methods to:

Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning technologies

Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to 'add value
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;
Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Curriculum Development

Take part in subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance
Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.

Other Professional Requirements

Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department and students
Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academys
Liaise effectively with parents

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education or other related field with a teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience

.Minimum of 2 years' experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

Excellent knowledge of volleyball, basketball and athletics
Experience in delivering exam PE - Edexcel GCSE and A Level
Experience in coaching and leading high level sports teams
Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

What we offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

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.

Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO/Key Stage Leader/Vice Principal

Key Task

To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Roles and responsibilities include:

o Teamwork and collaboration
o To be a good communicator at all levels.
o Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
o Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
o Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
o Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
o Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.

Teaching and learning

Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data

Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour management and duties

Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Run a weekly ECA each term.