Teacher - Biology and Science Leadership
Posted date [2026-09-05]
(ID: 50752)
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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.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Teacher - Biology and Science LeadershipJob Snapshot
Role: Teacher - Biology and Science Leadership
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Teacher - Biology and Science Leadership in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced Biology educator with strong UK curriculum knowledge and proven capability in subject leadership. Aldar Education is hiring for Yasmina British Academy for January of academic year 2026-2027 to strengthen Biology teaching, raise student attainment, develop curriculum provision and support high standards across I-GCSE and IB Diploma learning.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Biology Teacher will combine high-quality classroom instruction with broader responsibility for curriculum standards, student performance
and departmental development. The position requires an experienced practitioner who can use subject expertise and performance evidence to improve outcomes while ensuring that Biology provision remains challenging, inclusive and academically coherent.
A key business impact of the role is maintaining strong academic performance by identifying underachievement early and converting assessment evidence into targeted action. Curriculum planning must provide continuity and progression while addressing the needs of SEN, students of determination, gifted and talented, EAL and high-achieving learners.
The position also carries leadership responsibilities involving teaching quality, staff performance, resources and departmental budgets. Through effective coordination and collaborative leadership, the teacher will help maintain consistent standards across classroom delivery, examination preparation and enrichment activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver challenging and engaging Biology teaching aligned with English National Curriculum expectations.
* Establish high standards for student attainment, scientific understanding and classroom practice.
* Develop departmental policies and practices that reflect the Academy\'s educational priorities.
* Translate school objectives into short, medium and long-term subject development plans.
* Monitor progress against departmental priorities and adjust improvement actions when required.
* Use attainment and assessment data to identify students who are underachieving.
* Design targeted interventions that address learning gaps and accelerate student progress.
* Analyze school and departmental performance data to support improvement planning.
* Contribute evidence and analysis to relevant school self-evaluation processes.
* Develop and regularly review schemes of work across applicable year groups and courses.
* Ensure curriculum plans provide appropriate support for SEN, students of determination, gifted and talented and EAL learners.
* Maintain curriculum coverage, continuity and progression across Biology provision.
* Provide suitable challenge for high-ability students and appropriate intervention for students requiring additional support.
* Set clear expectations for teaching quality, achievement and student behaviour.
* Evaluate classroom teaching and learning to identify effective practice and improvement priorities.
* Implement practical actions that strengthen the quality and consistency of subject delivery.
* Prepare students effectively for relevant external examinations.
* Support I-GCSE and IB Diploma booster and revision sessions.
* Contribute to the school\'s CAS Programme and wider enrichment activities.
* Encourage students to connect biological concepts with investigation, evidence and real-world scientific applications.
* Use performance information to set meaningful student targets and monitor subsequent progress.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment practice.
* Share effective approaches that help close attainment gaps.
* Support professional development and performance management within the department.
* Manage team performance in accordance with school procedures where assigned.
* Deploy staff and learning resources efficiently according to curriculum priorities.
* Manage departmental resources responsibly and ensure appropriate availability for teaching.
* Maintain effective oversight of Resource and CapEx budgets.
* Identify equipment and resource requirements and prioritize expenditure according to educational need.
* Use teaching spaces to create stimulating, safe and effective learning environments.
* Contribute actively to the Academy\'s extensive enrichment programme.
* Maintain safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Biology or a closely related subject together with a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
A minimum of six years of teaching experience is required, including practical experience of the UK curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate secure Biology subject knowledge and a strong record of improving student attainment.
The role requires more than successful classroom delivery. Applicants should have evidence of leadership at appropriate levels and be comfortable contributing to curriculum development, departmental planning, teaching quality and performance improvement.
Experience using assessment and school performance data to identify underachievement and close learning gaps is particularly important. Candidates should also understand how curriculum provision can be adapted for SEN, students of determination, gifted and talented and EAL learners.
Familiarity with examination preparation and advanced secondary learning will be valuable given the Academy\'s I-GCSE and IB Diploma provision.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative, caring and ambitious educator with a strong commitment to enrichment and consistently high expectations for students.
Skills Set
Biology teaching
English National Curriculum
UK curriculum
Classroom Teaching
I-GCSE Biology
IB Diploma Biology
Science education
Curriculum leadership
Curriculum planning
Schemes of work
Department development
Student assessment
Performance data analysis
Progress tracking
Attainment improvement
Learning gap analysis
Targeted intervention
Differentiated instruction
SEN support
Students of determination
EAL support
Gifted and talented education
Examination preparation
Booster sessions
Revision planning
CAS Programme
Scientific inquiry
Teaching quality evaluation
Staff performance management
Team leadership
Resource management
CapEx budgeting
Departmental budgeting
Learning environment management
School self-evaluation
Enrichment programmes
Collaborative teaching
Student safeguarding
Why Join Us
Experienced Biology educators can make an impact beyond individual lessons by shaping curriculum quality, examination preparation and the teaching practices that determine long-term student outcomes. At Yasmina British Academy, this position provides scope to combine specialist science teaching with departmental improvement, data-led intervention, enrichment and leadership responsibility.
The wider Aldar Education environment provides opportunities for experienced practitioners to broaden their leadership capability while contributing to an established UAE school network. The combination of curriculum development, performance management and resource responsibility can provide valuable preparation for future positions in science leadership, head of department and senior academic management.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a network of schools and academies across the UAE, including Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi. Yasmina British Academy provides a British curriculum education with pathways that include I-GCSE and IB Diploma studies, supported by a strong focus on academic progress, enrichment and student development. As part of Aldar Education, the Academy combines international educational practice with the cultural values and expectations of the UAE.
A key business impact of the role is maintaining strong academic performance by identifying underachievement early and converting assessment evidence into targeted action. Curriculum planning must provide continuity and progression while addressing the needs of SEN, students of determination, gifted and talented, EAL and high-achieving learners.
The position also carries leadership responsibilities involving teaching quality, staff performance, resources and departmental budgets. Through effective coordination and collaborative leadership, the teacher will help maintain consistent standards across classroom delivery, examination preparation and enrichment activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver challenging and engaging Biology teaching aligned with English National Curriculum expectations.
* Establish high standards for student attainment, scientific understanding and classroom practice.
* Develop departmental policies and practices that reflect the Academy\'s educational priorities.
* Translate school objectives into short, medium and long-term subject development plans.
* Monitor progress against departmental priorities and adjust improvement actions when required.
* Use attainment and assessment data to identify students who are underachieving.
* Design targeted interventions that address learning gaps and accelerate student progress.
* Analyze school and departmental performance data to support improvement planning.
* Contribute evidence and analysis to relevant school self-evaluation processes.
* Develop and regularly review schemes of work across applicable year groups and courses.
* Ensure curriculum plans provide appropriate support for SEN, students of determination, gifted and talented and EAL learners.
* Maintain curriculum coverage, continuity and progression across Biology provision.
* Provide suitable challenge for high-ability students and appropriate intervention for students requiring additional support.
* Set clear expectations for teaching quality, achievement and student behaviour.
* Evaluate classroom teaching and learning to identify effective practice and improvement priorities.
* Implement practical actions that strengthen the quality and consistency of subject delivery.
* Prepare students effectively for relevant external examinations.
* Support I-GCSE and IB Diploma booster and revision sessions.
* Contribute to the school\'s CAS Programme and wider enrichment activities.
* Encourage students to connect biological concepts with investigation, evidence and real-world scientific applications.
* Use performance information to set meaningful student targets and monitor subsequent progress.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment practice.
* Share effective approaches that help close attainment gaps.
* Support professional development and performance management within the department.
* Manage team performance in accordance with school procedures where assigned.
* Deploy staff and learning resources efficiently according to curriculum priorities.
* Manage departmental resources responsibly and ensure appropriate availability for teaching.
* Maintain effective oversight of Resource and CapEx budgets.
* Identify equipment and resource requirements and prioritize expenditure according to educational need.
* Use teaching spaces to create stimulating, safe and effective learning environments.
* Contribute actively to the Academy\'s extensive enrichment programme.
* Maintain safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Biology or a closely related subject together with a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
A minimum of six years of teaching experience is required, including practical experience of the UK curriculum. Candidates should demonstrate secure Biology subject knowledge and a strong record of improving student attainment.
The role requires more than successful classroom delivery. Applicants should have evidence of leadership at appropriate levels and be comfortable contributing to curriculum development, departmental planning, teaching quality and performance improvement.
Experience using assessment and school performance data to identify underachievement and close learning gaps is particularly important. Candidates should also understand how curriculum provision can be adapted for SEN, students of determination, gifted and talented and EAL learners.
Familiarity with examination preparation and advanced secondary learning will be valuable given the Academy\'s I-GCSE and IB Diploma provision.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative, caring and ambitious educator with a strong commitment to enrichment and consistently high expectations for students.
Skills Set
Biology teaching
English National Curriculum
UK curriculum
Classroom Teaching
I-GCSE Biology
IB Diploma Biology
Science education
Curriculum leadership
Curriculum planning
Schemes of work
Department development
Student assessment
Performance data analysis
Progress tracking
Attainment improvement
Learning gap analysis
Targeted intervention
Differentiated instruction
SEN support
Students of determination
EAL support
Gifted and talented education
Examination preparation
Booster sessions
Revision planning
CAS Programme
Scientific inquiry
Teaching quality evaluation
Staff performance management
Team leadership
Resource management
CapEx budgeting
Departmental budgeting
Learning environment management
School self-evaluation
Enrichment programmes
Collaborative teaching
Student safeguarding
Why Join Us
Experienced Biology educators can make an impact beyond individual lessons by shaping curriculum quality, examination preparation and the teaching practices that determine long-term student outcomes. At Yasmina British Academy, this position provides scope to combine specialist science teaching with departmental improvement, data-led intervention, enrichment and leadership responsibility.
The wider Aldar Education environment provides opportunities for experienced practitioners to broaden their leadership capability while contributing to an established UAE school network. The combination of curriculum development, performance management and resource responsibility can provide valuable preparation for future positions in science leadership, head of department and senior academic management.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a network of schools and academies across the UAE, including Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi. Yasmina British Academy provides a British curriculum education with pathways that include I-GCSE and IB Diploma studies, supported by a strong focus on academic progress, enrichment and student development. As part of Aldar Education, the Academy combines international educational practice with the cultural values and expectations of the UAE.
