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 KS2 - Primary Phase Leadership

Job Snapshot

Role: Head of KS2
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Educaiton Management
Experience: Primary leadership experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Head of KS2 in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced primary phase leader who can support school improvement, strengthen curriculum delivery, and raise student achievement in a British curriculum school. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher with strong Key Stage 2 knowledge, data-informed leadership skills, and the ability to guide staff, support inclusive provision, and contribute to a school community rooted in Emirati values, safeguarding, and high academic expectations.

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 KS2 will support the academy’s vision, improvement priorities, curriculum quality, assessment systems, staff performance, and student progress across Key Stage 2. The role contributes to curriculum continuity, inclusive learning, safeguarding compliance, student achievement tracking, and the development of strong teaching practice aligned with the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation priorities.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the academy in achieving its overall vision, strategic intentions, improvement plan targets, and self-evaluation priorities.
* Develop, implement, review, and evaluate schemes of work for all relevant Key Stage 2 year groups and courses.
* Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students, including high-ability learners and students with special educational needs.
* Build suitable provision into planning for SEN, gifted and talented, and EAL students.
* Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording, and reporting student achievement.
* Use student progress information to support planning, intervention, curriculum improvement, and phase development.
* Guide teachers in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, classroom practice, and behaviour.
* Support staff in delivering differentiated lessons that meet the needs of a diverse primary school community.
* Contribute to academy improvement planning and help strengthen phase-wide academic outcomes.
* Comply with health and safety regulations, safe working practice, equal opportunities expectations, and school policies.
* Follow the academy’s Performance Management Policy and support performance review duties if directed by the Principal.
* Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, academy improvement, and performance management.
* Maintain professional standards including staff dress code, photo ID, lanyard use, and responsible technology use under the Acceptable Use Policy.
* Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, parents, and the wider school community.
* Promote a positive school culture that reflects regional values, child wellbeing, inclusion, and high expectations.
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, professional conduct, and Aldar Education standards at all times.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification.
* Proven experience teaching within a British curriculum primary school.
* Previous Key Stage 2 leadership, phase leadership, curriculum leadership, or middle leadership experience preferred.
* Strong understanding of Key Stage 2 curriculum planning, assessment, reporting, and student progress tracking.
* Ability to develop and review schemes of work that support progression and inclusive learning.
* Experience supporting SEN, gifted and talented, and EAL learners through differentiated provision.
* Confident leadership skills with the ability to support teachers and improve classroom practice.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with staff, parents, senior leaders, and support teams.
* Understanding of academy improvement planning, self-evaluation, safeguarding, and performance management.
* High expectations for achievement, behaviour, professional standards, and student wellbeing.
* Appreciation of the values of the Abu Dhabi school community and the aspirations of Emirati families.
* 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
* Achievement reporting
* Data-informed intervention
* School improvement planning
* Self-evaluation support
* SEN provision
* EAL learner support
* Gifted and talented provision
* Staff performance support
* Safeguarding awareness
* Health and safety compliance
* Parent communication
* ADEK awareness
* Inclusive education practice

Why Join Us

* Lead Key Stage 2 in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with a strong community identity.
* Support meaningful student progress through structured curriculum planning, assessment, and inclusive teaching.
* Work with senior leaders and teachers to strengthen classroom standards and phase-wide achievement.
* Build leadership experience within a growing UAE education group focused on professional development and school improvement.
* Contribute to a child-centered learning environment shaped by safeguarding, cultural understanding, high expectations, and student wellbeing.

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 KS2 - Primary Phase Leadership Job Description Head of KS2 - Primary Phase Leadership Job Snapshot Role: Head of KS2 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Education Management Function: Educaiton Management Experience: Primary leadership experience preferred Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Head of KS2 in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced primary phase leader who can support school improvement, strengthen curriculum delivery, and raise student achievement in a British curriculum school. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher with strong Key Stage 2 knowledge, data-informed leadership skills, and the ability to guide staff, support inclusive provision, and contribute to a school community rooted in Emirati values, safeguarding, and high academic expectations. 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 KS2 will support the academy’s vision, improvement priorities, curriculum quality, assessment systems, staff performance, and student progress across Key Stage 2. The role contributes to curriculum continuity, inclusive learning, safeguarding compliance, student achievement tracking, and the development of strong teaching practice aligned with the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation priorities. Key Responsibilities * Support the academy in achieving its overall vision, strategic intentions, improvement plan targets, and self-evaluation priorities. * Develop, implement, review, and evaluate schemes of work for all relevant Key Stage 2 year groups and courses. * Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students, including high-ability learners and students with special educational needs. * Build suitable provision into planning for SEN, gifted and talented, and EAL students. * Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording, and reporting student achievement. * Use student progress information to support planning, intervention, curriculum improvement, and phase development. * Guide teachers in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, classroom practice, and behaviour. * Support staff in delivering differentiated lessons that meet the needs of a diverse primary school community. * Contribute to academy improvement planning and help strengthen phase-wide academic outcomes. * Comply with health and safety regulations, safe working practice, equal opportunities expectations, and school policies. * Follow the academy’s Performance Management Policy and support performance review duties if directed by the Principal. * Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, academy improvement, and performance management. * Maintain professional standards including staff dress code, photo ID, lanyard use, and responsible technology use under the Acceptable Use Policy. * Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, parents, and the wider school community. * Promote a positive school culture that reflects regional values, child wellbeing, inclusion, and high expectations. * Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, professional conduct, and Aldar Education standards at all times. Ideal Profile * Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another recognised teacher qualification. * Proven experience teaching within a British curriculum primary school. * Previous Key Stage 2 leadership, phase leadership, curriculum leadership, or middle leadership experience preferred. * Strong understanding of Key Stage 2 curriculum planning, assessment, reporting, and student progress tracking. * Ability to develop and review schemes of work that support progression and inclusive learning. * Experience supporting SEN, gifted and talented, and EAL learners through differentiated provision. * Confident leadership skills with the ability to support teachers and improve classroom practice. * Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with staff, parents, senior leaders, and support teams. * Understanding of academy improvement planning, self-evaluation, safeguarding, and performance management. * High expectations for achievement, behaviour, professional standards, and student wellbeing. * Appreciation of the values of the Abu Dhabi school community and the aspirations of Emirati families. * 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 * Achievement reporting * Data-informed intervention * School improvement planning * Self-evaluation support * SEN provision * EAL learner support * Gifted and talented provision * Staff performance support * Safeguarding awareness * Health and safety compliance * Parent communication * ADEK awareness * Inclusive education practice Why Join Us * Lead Key Stage 2 in a respected Abu Dhabi British curriculum school with a strong community identity. * Support meaningful student progress through structured curriculum planning, assessment, and inclusive teaching. * Work with senior leaders and teachers to strengthen classroom standards and phase-wide achievement. * Build leadership experience within a growing UAE education group focused on professional development and school improvement. * Contribute to a child-centered learning environment shaped by safeguarding, cultural understanding, high expectations, and student wellbeing. 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 -> Educaiton Management Employers Details Company Aldar Education Contact Person HRM Designation HR Telephone +971 800 8535 Email customercarealdar.com