Head of Year 9, ASTON EDUCATION
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About the Role
Aston Education seeks a Head of Year 9 for a British international school in Dubai starting August 2026. The role involves promoting high academic expectations, monitoring student progress, coordinating interventions, and managing pastoral care for Year 9 students.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Promote high academic expectations for all students within Year 9
- Monitor academic progress of students across subjects using assessment data and progress tracking systems
- Identify underachievement within Year 9 and coordinate appropriate interventions
- Take primary responsibility for pastoral care and wellbeing of students within Year 9
- Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and wellbeing
- Build strong, positive relationships with students and promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and belonging
- Teach Maths, Science, Girls' PE, Art, DT or Psychology across KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Prepare students for IGCSE and A level exams
Requirements
- PGCE and QTS / QTLS
- Degree in Maths, Science, PE/Sport, Art, Design or Psychology
- Successful UK teaching experience in Maths, Science, Girls' PE, Art, DT or Psychology at secondary school level
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent track record of progress and results
- Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
- Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively
- Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Head of Year 9 at a British international school in Dubai.
- Full time, fixed term for 2 years starting 17th August 2026.
- Tax free salary £34,500 £40,000 + benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote high academic expectations for all students within a year group and monitor academic progress across subjects using assessment data and progress tracking systems.
- Identify underachievement within a year group and coordinate appropriate interventions in collaboration with teachers, department leaders, and the leadership team.
- Take primary responsibility for pastoral care and wellbeing of students within a year group and monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and wellbeing.
- Build strong, positive relationships with students and promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and belonging.
- Teach Maths, Science, Girls' PE, Art, DT or Psychology across KS3, KS4 and KS5 and prepare students for IGCSE and A level exams.
Skills and Qualifications Required
- PGCE and QTS / QTLS
- Degree in Maths, Science, PE/Sport, Art, Design or Psychology
- Successful UK teaching experience in Maths, Science, Girls' PE, Art, DT or Psychology at secondary school level
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
- Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
- Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively
- 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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