Job ID: S-PE-1527 - Teacher – Physical Education – Yas American Academy (AY 2026/27)

Aldar Education is currently seeking an exemplary Physical Education Teacher at Yas American Academy, commencing AY 26/27.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. 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.General Responsibilities:Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy’s improvement plan and self-evaluation formComply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulationsComply with the academy’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the PrincipalEngage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance managementComply with the academy’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyardComply with the academy’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all timesAttend all staff briefingsSign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson ManagementCreating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and TeachingIdentifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessedSetting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interestSetting appropriate and demanding expectationsSetting clear targets, building on prior attainmentProviding clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challengeMaking effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of studyMaking effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to needEnsuring effective teaching and best use of available timeMaintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy’s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homeworkEnsuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taughtEvaluating own teaching critically to improve effectivenessMonitoring, Assessment, Recording, ReportingAssess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;Mark and monitor students’ work and set targets for progressUsing performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add valueAssess and record students’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor