Head - Innovation and Design Technology - Bateen World Academy (AY26/27)

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Head - Innovation and Design Technology for Bateen World Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Bateen World Academy is an Outstanding rated by ADEK International school located in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi. Established in 2011, the school offers a rich and diverse educational experience through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Certificate pathway, IB Career-related Programme (CP)and BTEC qualifications. With consistently excellent outcomes in both IB and IGCSE examinations. 

Discover excellence at Bateen World Academy, where outstanding academic achievement is the standard. Over the last six years, our students have consistently delivered top-tier results in both the IGCSE and IBDP programs with exceptional value added performance. In 2024, the school achieved the highest IBDP points average in the school's history, attaining significantly above national and global averages, and ensuring an impressive record of university placements worldwide. With expert teaching, personalised support, and a strong commitment to holistic development, we empower every learner to reach their full potential. 

Our dedicated and passionate educators, coupled with a globally respected curriculum, create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Our school community is underpinned by core values of excellence, respect, collaboration, creativity, and passion, empowering every student to thrive academically and personally. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and play a pivotal role in raising instructional standards and improving student outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner and coach, aligned with the school’s core values and committed to supporting a culture of collaboration, growth, and impact.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through: 

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice; 

• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives; 

• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment; 

• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation; 

• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement; 

• Making effective use of assessment for learning; 

• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons; 

• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress 

• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework; 

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning; 

• Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy; 

• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress; 

• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures 

• Prepare and present informative reports to parents 

• Attend and support parent/student events 

• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work 

• Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading 

• Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term (CAS excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions); 

• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students; 

• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota; 

• Cover for absent colleagues;  

• Invigilate examinations, as required, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule; 

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Minimum Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience 

• Very good/outstanding teacher 

• Teaching across ability range with proven success 

• Experience of working in more than one International School 

• Experience of teaching IB and I/GCSE 

• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations 

• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement 

• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student 

• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient 

• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check