Biology Teacher

Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as ‘Outstanding’ in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.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.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Responsibilities: All Yasmina British Academy StaffAssist 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 attainmentIdentifying SEN or very able studentsProviding 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 homeworkUsing a variety of teaching methods to:match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabularyUse effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptionsselect appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning technologiesEnsuring 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 strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achievingUndertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;Prepare and present informative reports to parentsCurriculumDevelopmentTake part in subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenanceContribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.Other Professional RequirementsHave a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilitiesKnow subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teachingEstablish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conductEndeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and mee