Primary Teacher - Head of Year
Job Snapshot
Role: Primary Teacher - Head of Year
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Primary Teacher - Head of Year in Abu Dhabi, UAE is an Education Management opportunity for an experienced primary educator who can combine strong classroom teaching with effective year group leadership. This role is suited to a qualified teacher with English National Curriculum experience, strong pastoral awareness, and the ability to support teaching quality, student progress, and team performance within a leading British curriculum school.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 12000-18000
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
Key Responsibilities
* Teach all areas of the Primary English National Curriculum with engaging, well-planned, and differentiated lessons.
* Lead year group planning meetings and support teachers and teaching assistants in delivering consistent learning standards.
* Promote student wellbeing, pastoral care, and positive behaviour in line with school policies and safeguarding expectations.
* Create a purposeful classroom environment with resources, displays, and learning opportunities that motivate young students.
* Use assessment data, Learning Ladders, and pupil progress information to guide planning, interventions, and student support.
* Support students with EAL or additional learning needs through appropriate strategies and collaboration with specialists.
* Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, reporting, professional development, and teaching improvement initiatives across the school.
* Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, colleagues, and school leaders regarding student progress and development.
* Demonstrate effective use of technology to enhance teaching delivery and classroom engagement.
* Ensure behaviour, safeguarding, and student concerns are recorded and followed up accurately through the correct school systems.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor degree in Education or a Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification.
* Minimum 3 years of teaching experience within the English National Curriculum.
* Previous leadership experience as a Head of Year, year group lead, phase lead, or similar middle leadership role is desirable.
* Strong understanding of primary teaching, child development, curriculum planning, assessment, and classroom management.
* Ability to guide colleagues, manage responsibilities calmly, and contribute to whole-school improvement.
* Excellent communication skills with a supportive, approachable, and collaborative working style.
* Passion for education and a strong belief in the potential of every student.
* Resilient, reflective, organized, and confident working in a busy international school environment.
* Experience in more than one international school is an advantage.
Skills Set
* Primary English National Curriculum teaching
* Year group leadership
* Lesson planning and curriculum delivery
* Pastoral care and student wellbeing
* Classroom management
* Assessment and progress tracking
* Learning Ladders
* CPOMS safeguarding records
* Parent communication
* EAL and learning support strategies
* Team coordination and teacher mentoring
* Educational technology integration
* CPD participation and best practice sharing
Why Join Us
* Work with a respected Abu Dhabi education group known for high standards and strong school communities.
* Join a modern British curriculum school with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and learner development.
* Build leadership experience while continuing to teach and influence student progress directly.
* Be part of a collaborative teaching environment that values professional growth, creativity, and continuous improvement.
* Contribute to the development of young learners in one of the UAE’s most active and competitive education markets.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education provider in Abu Dhabi, operating a growing network of schools that deliver high-quality learning across the UAE. Through its academies and school communities, Aldar Education supports academic excellence, student wellbeing, innovative teaching, and long-term professional growth for educators across the region.



