Aldar Education - Teacher - MFL (Spanish) (AY 2026/2027)

Role Overview

Teacher - MFL (Spanish) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year at Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi, starting August 2026/2027.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. The organization supports over 38,000 students across 31 schools with a growing network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers a wide range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. The education network's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape the future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

Inspire, engage, and challenge students in their formative years by delivering high-quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support academic, social, and personal development within a nurturing and play-based learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Develop a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• 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, if required.
• Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for the 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 a student's 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.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
• Be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work flexibly and liaise with colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Additional Information

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Medical cover.
• Flights.
• Housing.
• Free child school places.
• Special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.
• Access to a wide network of professionals.
• Opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others.
• Opportunities for developing yourself.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education 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.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.