Head of Year (Primary) - Muna British Academy - January 2027

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Year (Primary) to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in January 2027 .

Since our establishment in 2009, we have built and maintained a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an “Outstanding” ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025 , Muna British Academy relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community. This move has enabled us to expand our provision—now welcoming students from FS1 to Year 8 , with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future—within an inspiring environment that supports our mission of delivering exceptional education.

Our new campus features world-class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This relocation marks the next exciting chapter in our journey and offers an unparalleled opportunity for our community to grow and thrive in a premier educational setting.

As we continue to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and contribute to shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational group.

Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and will demonstrate a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values and culture of the region .

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor of Arts Degree with PGCE in Education or teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience

- Minimum of 3 years teaching English National Curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child;
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children;
- Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities;
- Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background;
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life;
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

What We Offer

- A supportive and ambitious leadership team;
- High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities;
- An outstanding and engaged school community;
- Competitive salary and benefits package;
- The opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading Abu Dhabi school.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter outlining their leadership experience, educational philosophy, and suitability for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks.

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.