Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement....

Head of Key Stage 2 - Primary Leadership

Job Snapshot

Role: Head of Key Stage 2
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Primary leadership experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Head of Key Stage 2 in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced primary education leader who can strengthen curriculum delivery, raise achievement, and support high-quality teaching in a British curriculum school. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher with strong leadership ability, data-driven planning skills, and the capacity to guide staff, support diverse learners, and contribute to a school community rooted in Emirati values, academic ambition, and inclusive learning.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Educaiton Management
Salary: 14000-22000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Head of Key Stage 2 will lead academic planning, curriculum quality, assessment review, teaching standards, and student progress across the Key Stage 2 phase. The role supports staff development, intervention planning, inclusive provision, school self-evaluation, and the creation of a positive learning environment where pupils of all abilities can achieve meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and implement Key Stage 2 policies and practices aligned with the school vision, academic aims, and high standards of achievement.
* Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for phase development.
* Use assessment data to identify underachieving students and create targeted action plans to improve progress.
* Analyse and interpret school data to support phase planning, policy development, and school self-evaluation.
* Ensure relevant schemes of work are developed, implemented, reviewed, and improved across all Key Stage 2 year groups.
* Build suitable provision into planning for SEN-POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
* Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all pupils, including high-ability learners and students with additional needs.
* Set clear expectations for staff regarding achievement, teaching quality, learning standards, and behaviour.
* Evaluate teaching and learning across the phase and identify effective practice and areas for improvement.
* Take practical action to strengthen classroom delivery, student engagement, and academic outcomes.
* Support teachers with planning, assessment, differentiation, classroom practice, and student intervention.
* Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities.
* Promote positive behaviour, high expectations, inclusive practice, and strong learning routines across Key Stage 2.
* Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and school leaders regarding student progress and phase development.
* Support a school culture that respects Emirati community values, parent aspirations, and ADEK expectations.
* Uphold safeguarding standards, professional conduct, school policies, and Aldar Education expectations at all times.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification.
* Proven experience teaching in a British curriculum primary school.
* Previous Key Stage 2 leadership, phase leadership, subject leadership, or middle leadership experience preferred.
* Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment, student progress tracking, and school improvement.
* Ability to use data effectively to identify learning gaps and improve student outcomes.
* Experience supporting SEN-POD, gifted and talented, and EAL learners through inclusive planning.
* Confident leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and develop teaching staff.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with parents, teachers, support teams, and senior leaders.
* High expectations for teaching quality, student behaviour, achievement, and professional standards.
* Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusive education, and continuous improvement.
* Understanding and appreciation of the values of the Abu Dhabi school community.
* Police clearance, satisfactory references, and safeguarding checks required for appointment.

Skills Set

* Key Stage 2 leadership
* British curriculum delivery
* Primary phase management
* Curriculum planning
* Schemes of work
* Student assessment
* Data analysis
* Academic intervention
* Teaching and learning review
* Staff development
* SEN-POD support
* EAL learner support
* Gifted and talented provision
* Behaviour expectations
* School self-evaluation
* Parent communication
* ADEK awareness
* Safeguarding awareness
* Inclusive education practice

Why Join Us

* Lead Key Stage 2 in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with strong community values and high expectations.
* Support meaningful student progress through structured curriculum planning, assessment, and targeted intervention.
* Work with teachers and senior leaders to improve classroom practice and phase-wide learning outcomes.
* Build leadership experience within a growing UAE education group committed to professional development and school improvement.
* Contribute to a child-centered learning environment that values achievement, inclusion, wellbeing, and cultural understanding.

About the Company

Aldar Education is a leading UAE-based education group operating a growing network of owned and managed schools. The organization is known for child-centered learning, inclusive education, safeguarding commitment, professional development, and future-focused school communities that support students, teachers, and families across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.

Job Title Head of Key Stage 2 - Primary Leadership Job Description Head of Key Stage 2 - Primary Leadership Job Snapshot Role: Head of Key Stage 2 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Education Management Function: Educaiton Management Experience: Primary leadership experience preferred Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Head of Key Stage 2 in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced primary education leader who can strengthen curriculum delivery, raise achievement, and support high-quality teaching in a British curriculum school. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher with strong leadership ability, data-driven planning skills, and the capacity to guide staff, support diverse learners, and contribute to a school community rooted in Emirati values, academic ambition, and inclusive learning. Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Education Management Function: Educaiton Management Salary: 14000-22000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Head of Key Stage 2 will lead academic planning, curriculum quality, assessment review, teaching standards, and student progress across the Key Stage 2 phase. The role supports staff development, intervention planning, inclusive provision, school self-evaluation, and the creation of a positive learning environment where pupils of all abilities can achieve meaningful progress. Key Responsibilities * Develop and implement Key Stage 2 policies and practices aligned with the school vision, academic aims, and high standards of achievement. * Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for phase development. * Use assessment data to identify underachieving students and create targeted action plans to improve progress. * Analyse and interpret school data to support phase planning, policy development, and school self-evaluation. * Ensure relevant schemes of work are developed, implemented, reviewed, and improved across all Key Stage 2 year groups. * Build suitable provision into planning for SEN-POD, gifted and talented, and EAL students. * Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all pupils, including high-ability learners and students with additional needs. * Set clear expectations for staff regarding achievement, teaching quality, learning standards, and behaviour. * Evaluate teaching and learning across the phase and identify effective practice and areas for improvement. * Take practical action to strengthen classroom delivery, student engagement, and academic outcomes. * Support teachers with planning, assessment, differentiation, classroom practice, and student intervention. * Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement priorities. * Promote positive behaviour, high expectations, inclusive practice, and strong learning routines across Key Stage 2. * Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and school leaders regarding student progress and phase development. * Support a school culture that respects Emirati community values, parent aspirations, and ADEK expectations. * Uphold safeguarding standards, professional conduct, school policies, and Aldar Education expectations at all times. Ideal Profile * Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification. * Proven experience teaching in a British curriculum primary school. * Previous Key Stage 2 leadership, phase leadership, subject leadership, or middle leadership experience preferred. * Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment, student progress tracking, and school improvement. * Ability to use data effectively to identify learning gaps and improve student outcomes. * Experience supporting SEN-POD, gifted and talented, and EAL learners through inclusive planning. * Confident leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and develop teaching staff. * Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with parents, teachers, support teams, and senior leaders. * High expectations for teaching quality, student behaviour, achievement, and professional standards. * Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusive education, and continuous improvement. * Understanding and appreciation of the values of the Abu Dhabi school community. * Police clearance, satisfactory references, and safeguarding checks required for appointment. Skills Set * Key Stage 2 leadership * British curriculum delivery * Primary phase management * Curriculum planning * Schemes of work * Student assessment * Data analysis * Academic intervention * Teaching and learning review * Staff development * SEN-POD support * EAL learner support * Gifted and talented provision * Behaviour expectations * School self-evaluation * Parent communication * ADEK awareness * Safeguarding awareness * Inclusive education practice Why Join Us * Lead Key Stage 2 in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with strong community values and high expectations. * Support meaningful student progress through structured curriculum planning, assessment, and targeted intervention. * Work with teachers and senior leaders to improve classroom practice and phase-wide learning outcomes. * Build leadership experience within a growing UAE education group committed to professional development and school improvement. * Contribute to a child-centered learning environment that values achievement, inclusion, wellbeing, and cultural understanding. About the Company Aldar Education is a leading UAE-based education group operating a growing network of owned and managed schools. The organization is known for child-centered learning, inclusive education, safeguarding commitment, professional development, and future-focused school communities that support students, teachers, and families across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 14000.00 Salary to 22000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Location City Abu Dhabi

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Education Management Job Function Job Functions -> Classroom Teaching Employers Details Company Aldar Education Contact Person HRM Designation HR Telephone +971 800 8535 Email customercarealdar.com