Aldar Education - Teacher - English (EAL) (August 2027)

Role Overview

Aldar Education is seeking a Teacher – English (EAL) to support its growing family of schools in the United Arab Emirates, commencing in August 2027.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Since 2007, the organization has grown from one school with 250 students to a provider supporting over 38,000 students across 31 schools and a network of almost 5,000 educators from over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers a broad range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy, serving learners from nursery through to adult education. The organization's efforts are guided by Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

To create an outstanding learning environment that empowers students to achieve their educational goals through engaging, differentiated English language instruction. The role supports Aldar Education's commitment to inclusive education and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Establish a climate for learning that is conducive to outstanding practice.
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives aligned with students' needs and attainment.
• Provide clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
• Teach across age and ability ranges with proven success.
• Make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress.
• Identify students with Special Educational Needs (SEN/POD), EAL requirements, and gifted and talented (G&T) abilities, ensuring their needs are met through differentiation.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Make effective use of assessment for learning throughout teaching practice.
• Use performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated lessons.
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use findings to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning.
• Mark students' work regularly in accordance with the school's Marking Policy and set targets for progress.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically, using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures.

Behaviour and Standards

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy.
• Encourage good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Attend and support parent and student events.

Curriculum Development

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

Collaboration

• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists as required.

General

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Teaching experience in English National Curriculum.
• Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum.
• Experience of working in more than one International School (desirable).

Skills & Competencies

• Teaching across age and ability ranges with proven success.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and demonstrate resilience.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Additional Information

• Position commences August 2027 and is based in the United Arab Emirates.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.
• Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others, as well as developing themselves.
• Professional development, coaching and training are emphasized for both students and staff.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• The organization encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.