Aldar Education - Teacher - Psychology (August 2027)

Role Overview

Aldar Education is seeking a Teacher - Psychology 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 a broad range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy, with the largest number of school locations in Abu Dhabi. 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 create a climate conducive to outstanding learning and teaching in Psychology, setting clear objectives and delivering differentiated instruction that challenges students and ensures high levels of engagement and progress.

Key Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

• Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Set clear targets building on prior attainment.
• Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional ability.
• Provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Make effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated learning matched to need.
• Ensure effective teaching and best use of available time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in accordance with academy procedures and encourage good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.

Assessment and Monitoring

• Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress.
• Use performance data to inform planning and ensure learning and teaching continue to add value.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed.
• Monitor strengths and areas for development.
• Inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures.

Communication and Reporting

• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

Professional Practice and Compliance

• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations.
• Comply with the academy's Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed by the Principal.
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for academy improvement or performance management.
• Comply with the academy's staff dress code at all times including wearing of photo ID/lanyard.
• Comply with the academy's computer Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.

Curriculum and School Development

• Take part in subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance.
• Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience teaching specialist subject. Experience up to GCSE and A Level is desirable but not essential.

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.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The organization places special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization is dedicated to its national development strategy and 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.