Middle School Lead - Yas American Academy AY26 27

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Middle School Lead at Yas American Academy commencing in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks

To lead and coordinate student wellbeing, behaviour, and academic progress in the Middle School through data-informed systems, ensuring strong outcomes, effective communication, and a positive student experience.

Roles and responsibilities include

• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be an excellent communicator at all levels
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum
• Liaising with colleagues professionally and working flexibly
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support student development
• Acting as a form tutor and supporting the pastoral needs of students.
  
  
  

Pastoral Care & Student Wellbeing:

• Act as the primary point of contact for parents regarding student progress and wellbeing
• Mediate and resolve conflicts between parents, teachers, and classroom issues
• Maintain proactive communication with parents (key dates, schedules, study guides, exams)
• Monitor and de-escalate parent–staff communication issues
• Provide student mentorship and maintain an open-door policy
• Track and analyse student behaviour data (ePraise) and report trends
• Ensure all incidents are accurately logged on CPOMS in line with policy
• Lead on policy enforcement (uniform, mobile phone use)
• Support and implement behaviour strategies with AP Pastoral
• Oversee attendance and punctuality monitoring and follow-up processes
  
  
  

Academic Coordination & Assessment Management:

• Manage assessment scheduling to avoid student overload
• Lead end-of-term exam coordination, including:
• Creating the exam timetable
• Managing rooms and logistics
• Oversee report card quality, including:
• Reviewing comments for professionalism and accuracy
• Ensuring all grades are entered on time
• Manage summative retests, including:
• Scheduling after-school sessions
• Verifying eligibility (medical/parent communication)
• Lead student intervention processes, including:
• Identifying at-risk students
• Running Student Success Team meetings
• Analyse assessment and standardized data to inform interventions
• Collaborate with AP Curriculum on differentiation strategies
  
  
  

Leadership & Culture Building:

• Support and mentor new or struggling teachers (classroom management & pedagogy)
• Oversee advisory programme and lead assemblies
• Coordinate events and extracurricular activities (trips, sports days, competitions)
• Promote student voice through meetings and surveys
• Ensure staff supervision and duty coverage
• Grade 8 graduation
  
  
  

Transitions & Onboarding:

• Lead the Grade 6 transition programme from Primary to Middle School
• Manage mid-year student onboarding, ensuring smooth academic and social integration
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree & relevant teaching qualification/s

Minimum Experience:

• Four years teaching experience
• Leadership background in pastoral and/or assessment recommended.
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Commitment to school’s vision and Mission Statement
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Excellent inter-personal/communication skills and organisation skills
• Knowledge of current developments in education
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
  
  
  

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance

About Us

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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