Head - Nursery - Mamoura British Academy (AY 2026/2027)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Qualities and attributes:
• A supportive and approachable team player who can collaborate effectively with others.
• A good communicator at all levels.
• A commitment to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• A desire to be part of a school that strives for excellence in all that we do.
• Passion to instil awe and wonder to the learning of young students.
• Leadership:
• Contribute to the whole school vision and the strategic direction of the school.
• Lead team and planning meetings to ensure that the team is well informed, organised and successful.
• Ensure that the learning opportunities for the children are innovative, purposeful and challenging across all curriculum areas.
• Promote the pastoral care and well-being of children within the year group by ensuring all systems and procedures are followed.
• Effectively line manage a team of teachers and teaching assistants to ensure they are performing successfully against the UAE Professional Teacher Standards.
• Contribute to the school’s Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting processes and quality assure all aspects of provision within the year group to ensure we are consistently promoting high standards and expectations.
• Contribute to the school’s Professional Development cycle helping to upskill and share good practice amongst fellow teachers.
• Actively participate in the school’s bespoke Middle Leader training programme.
• Teaching and learning:
• To be able to teach all areas of the Primary English National Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom, learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment and support the development of the Mamoura British Academy USP in this area.
• Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Providing support and interventions for students with EAL or who have additional learning needs.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
• Evidencing children’s work and learning in line with the Mamoura British Academy Marking and Feedback policy.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning across the school by sharing best practice, participating in school CPD and T&L initiatives.
• To be able to demonstrate effective use of technology through innovative and creative lesson delivery and continuous provision.
• Assessment and data:
• Taking responsibility for the attainment and progress of a class of children to ensure that they reach above expected expectations.
• Meeting the requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development using Learning Ladders.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning and interventions.
• Providing regular feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
• To plan, prepare and contribute to termly Pupil Progress meetings.
• Behaviour management and duties:
• To follow the Mamoura British Academy behaviour management policy and promote the TRACK Values to set high expectations.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
• Carry out playground and other duties in a punctual, interactive and proactive manner.
• Ensure that any concerns relating to behaviour & Safeguarding are accurately followed up on and logged on CPOMS.
• Wider professional responsibilities
• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support with 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.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• To run a weekly ECA each term to enhance the provision we offer for our students.

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the English National Curriculum.
• Leadership experience desirable.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
• Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum
• Strong Inter-personal skills
• A commitment to school’s Vision and Mission Statement
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working in more than one International School desirable