Overview
[1514] Teacher – English (Yas American Academy) 2025/26 Jobs in Abu Dhabi at Yas American AcademyUnited Arab Emirates
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
11 April 2025
Job overview
Aldar Academies is currently seeking an Assistant Principal at Yas American Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum – tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas.
We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
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
Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
Take a lead on NEASC accreditation – ensuring compliancy and school development against the criteria graded upon
Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.
Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed.
Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations and as directed by Aldar Education. This will include but not be limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures as necessary.
Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan, developing a progress-based testing schedule in coordination with the assessment coordination, establishing and overseeing the processes related to assessment and reporting student attainment and progress, data collection, students’ records, and archiving.
Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching.
Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.
Leadership and Management:
To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.
To contribute to the development of policy and planning for the school and to monitor the implementation of relevant policies.
To develop and present an accurate and coherent account of the schools teaching and learning performance to a range of audiences including governors and parents.
To appropriately manage any relevant budgets allocated to the Assistant Principal.
To assist the Principal in shaping the direction of the school and setting high expectations at all times.
To be included in duty rotas.
To promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.
To liaise with senior colleagues at Aldar Education to support the strategic development of the school.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master’s degree.
Minimum Experience:
At least 6 years’ experience, including 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
At least 2 years’ experience in middle leadership role
Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
Experience working with parents and external agencies.
Personal/ Leadership Qualities:
Secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning.
Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate impact upon learning.
Ability to organize tasks
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to exercise good judgment
Must possess leadership skills
Must appropriately handle confidential information Requirements
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 Yas American Academy
Yas American Academy
Zone K – Yas Island
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971 885 7001
Yas American Academy is an American Curriculum school located on Yas Island, which its inaugural term was in August 2016. The school is a part of Aldar Academies, one of the UAE’s largest providers of leading private education, with schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Outstanding Rated by the Abu Dhabi Education Council.
Yas American Academy is our first Massachusetts State Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi, which is the most highly regarded and successful public school curriculum in the United States. The Massachusetts Curriculum draws on a rich history of academic excellence and rigor, and has historically benefited from proximity to and interaction with higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Graduates of Yas American Academy will receive the American High School Diploma, which is the standard qualification for entry into US universities and colleges. This qualification is recognized by institutions all over the world.
Our teaching staff team at Yas American Academy are internationally qualified, globally aware and benefit from a Continuous Professional Development programme to enhance their knowledge and further develop their teaching skills whilst using the latest pedagogy techniques.
At the same time, they strive to impart a recognition among students of the importance of the UAE National Identity, local values, heritage, and culture.
Title: [1514] Teacher – English (Yas American Academy) 2025/26
Company: Yas American AcademyUnited Arab Emirates
Location: Abu Dhabi
