Phase Leader - Primary
Job Snapshot
Role: Phase Leader - Primary
Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 6 years teaching experience with 2 years middle leadership
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Phase Leader - Primary hiring in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates within the Education sector offers an excellent leadership opportunity for experienced educators with strong expertise in the English National Curriculum and primary phase leadership. This role focuses on improving teaching standards, driving student achievement, leading staff development, and ensuring outstanding academic progress while supporting a high-performing British curriculum school environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Al Ain
Industry: Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 18000-24000
ONLY if salary is NOT provided: 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 Phase Leader - Primary plays a strategic role in strengthening curriculum delivery, academic performance, and student wellbeing across the primary phase. This position supports outstanding teaching standards, targeted student interventions, and strong department collaboration while contributing to school improvement, staff mentoring, and long-term academic success.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement department and phase policies aligned with the school’s vision, academic standards, and learning goals
* Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term development plans for the primary phase
* Use student performance data to identify underachieving learners and implement effective intervention programmes
* Ensure schemes of work are current, inclusive, and suitable for SEN, POD, AG and T, and EAL students
* Maintain curriculum continuity, progression, and strong assessment practices across all year groups
* Set clear expectations for staff regarding teaching quality, student outcomes, and behaviour standards
* Evaluate teaching and learning standards and lead improvement strategies for stronger academic results
* Lead department meetings focused on raising standards in student achievement and classroom practice
* Manage staff performance, mentoring, and support for Early Career Teachers within the phase
* Oversee department resources, internal cover, parent communication, reports, parent teacher conferences, and examination support
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent degree with PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification
* Minimum 6 years of teaching experience within the UK curriculum
* Minimum 2 years of experience as a middle leader, preferably Head of Year experience
* Strong experience teaching British Curriculum including I/GCSE and I/A Level
* Previous leadership experience is highly desirable
* Excellent communication and classroom leadership skills
* Experience teaching students where English is not their first language
* Passion for education and commitment to educating the whole child
* High level of professionalism with strong safeguarding awareness
* Clean enhanced police clearance or Disclosure and Barring Services check
Skills Set
* Primary phase leadership
* British Curriculum teaching expertise
* Academic leadership and curriculum planning
* Student progress monitoring and intervention
* Staff mentoring and performance management
* Parent communication and pastoral support
* Assessment and reporting systems
* Resource and department management
* School safeguarding and compliance
Why Join Us
* Join one of the UAE’s leading education groups with strong academic excellence standards
* Work in a respected British curriculum school with strong leadership and family-focused culture
* Access leadership development and long-term career progression opportunities
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performing academic environment
* Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in Al Ain with strong wellbeing support and a 4.5 day working week
* Contribute to a school culture focused on excellence, innovation, and student success
About the Company
Aldar Education is the leading education group in the UAE, delivering inclusive, innovative, and high-quality learning across its network of schools. Through premium education, strong academic leadership, and student-centred teaching, Aldar Education empowers future generations and supports sustainable educational excellence across the region.



