Aldar Education - Teacher - MFL (French) (August 2027)

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks a Teacher - MFL (French) 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. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, the organization has grown to support over 38,000 students across 31 schools with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers the broadest choice of curricula in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi, including nursery through adult education, and operates a Teacher Training Academy. The organization's efforts are guided by Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes while working collaboratively within the school community to support the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Develop clear understanding of the curriculum and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Organize classroom provision, learning resources, and displays to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan collaboratively with fellow teachers to ensure lessons are engaging and meet curriculum standards.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists as required.
• Embed the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on student progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly to support school operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check required.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.
• The organization places special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.
• 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.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and is dedicated to its national development strategy; the organization encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.