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[2501] Key Stage Leader - The Pearl British Academy (AY 26/27)

Pearl British Academy

United Arab Emirates

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
30 April 2026

Job overview

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Key Stage Leader for The Pearl British Academy in Abu Dhabi to join in Academic Year 2026/2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family.

Candidates must have a secure knowledge of teaching and leading a phase in the English National Curriculum. Potential candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all. They will be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and to be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

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.


Main Duties:

  • Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning;
  • Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department;
  • Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students;
  • Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing;
  • Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
  • Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs;
  • Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour;
  • Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning;
  • Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy;
  • Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources;
  • Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets;
  • Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy;


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of 6-year teaching experience.
  • Experience of the UK curriculum

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • A commitment to an extensive enrichment programme
  • Passionate and caring educators

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.

About Pearl British Academy

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+971 641 8887

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Rated ‘Outstanding’ by British School Overseas (BSO). 

The Pearl Academy was founded by Aldar Academies in 2007 and has grown rapidly. Although we are a relatively large school, we have retained the small school ethos of friendliness, protection, care and nurturing for all children. The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessments and caters for children between the ages of 3 and 11. In a short period of time, we have achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of data and assessment in all areas of the curriculum.

We follow SEAL as part of our PSHE and promote the safety, health and well-being of every child. Our curriculum offers excellence and enjoyment for all and we ensure children are offered challenging activities in all areas of school life to enable them to reach their potential. Our curriculum extends to our Extra Curricular Activities for children in years 2 to 6, with more than 40 activities to choose from after the end of the school day. An active Friends of Pearl Association supports the school with social events and fundraising activities. The school offers specialist teaching in physical education, including swimming, music, French, Arabic, Islamic studies and social studies. Our facilities include an astroturf pitch, 25 metre swimming pool, a very large hall with stage and an extremely well-resourced library. The school has invested in the latest technology to further enhance the outstanding quality of education. Classroom and specialist teachers are recruited from the British Isles and are extremely well qualified and experienced, offering the best in education to our children. There are excellent teachers for Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies who offer high quality teaching to native and non native speakers. Continuous Professional Development forms an integral part of ongoing development for all teachers within Aldar Academies. The Pearl is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi on 11th and 4th street. We have over 40 experienced teachers.

For further information about The Pearl Academy, please go to our website www.pearlprimary.sch.ae.

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