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

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks a Teacher – MFL (Spanish) to join 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 and ancillary services including 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 with colleagues to plan engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons and develop positive relationships with the school community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources.
• Create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Be reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made.
• Adjust environment, planning, and curriculum based on reflection and observation.
• 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.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Be a good communicator at all levels.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.

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

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to students' needs.
• 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.

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.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Additional Information

• Start date: August 2027.
• Location: United Arab Emirates.
• 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.
• 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.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.