Cluster Manager (Primary Year Leader), ASTON EDUCATION
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About the Role
A British International School in Dubai seeks a Cluster Manager (Primary Year Leader) for Year 2 or Year 3 starting August 2026. The role combines teaching with leading 3-5 teachers, providing instructional coaching and ensuring student progress.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the year group cluster (3 5 teachers) to ensure consistency in planning, teaching, and assessment
- Provide regular instructional coaching to team members (observations, feedback, co planning)
- Track and analyse student progress data across the cluster and ensure all students make very good and outstanding progress
- Maintain effective communication with parents regarding student progress
- Teach a Year 2 or Year 3 class
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
- Proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning on KS1 or KS2
- Successful UK teaching experience of KS1 or KS2 at a primary school
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS1 or KS2
- Primary Year Leader or Phase Leader experience is desirable
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Job Overview
- Cluster Manager (Primary Year Leader Year 2 or Year 3) at a British International School in Dubai.
- Start date: 19th August 2026.
- Annual Tax Free Salary: £33,800 £37,700 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000).
- Contract: Full time, fixed term for 2 years.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the year group cluster (3 5 teachers) to ensure consistency in planning, teaching, and assessment.
- Provide regular instructional coaching to team members (e.g., observations, Steplab focused lesson visits, feedback, co planning).
- Track and analyse student progress data across the cluster and ensure all students make very good and outstanding progress, with a focus on priority groups.
- Maintain effective communication with parents regarding student progress.
- Teach a Year 2 or Year 3 class.
- Work in collaboration with the Phase Leader and senior leaders.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- QTS
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
- Proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning on KS1 or KS2
- Successful UK teaching experience of KS1 or KS2 at a primary school
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS1 or KS2
- Primary Year Leader or Phase Leader experience is desirable
- Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Tax Free Salary
- Accommodation / Housing Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
- Tuition Fee Discount
- Flight Allowance
- Teacher Bonus Scheme
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