Cover Teacher - Primary - Aldar Education (Immediate)

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks an outstanding Cover Teacher for Primary education across its schools in Abu Dhabi for Academic Year 2026/2027. This is an immediate opportunity to join the Aldar Education family.

Company Overview

Aldar Education operates highly successful schools across Abu Dhabi. Staff are held in high regard by pupils, parents, and school leadership. The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Role Purpose

Provide high-quality teaching and learning during periods of staff absence, including maternity leave, long-term sick leave, and short-term or fixed-term cover requirements. Adapt seamlessly to different school environments while ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in accordance with the school's curriculum and teaching standards.
• Ensure continuity of learning by following existing schemes of work, lesson plans, and school expectations.
• Adapt lessons and teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners, including Students of Determination, EAL learners, and gifted and talented students.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback in line with school expectations.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and implement the school's behaviour management policies consistently.

Classroom Management & Environment

• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes student achievement and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Adapt quickly and professionally to different year groups, subjects, campuses, and school environments as required.

Relationships & Collaboration

• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents to support student success.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, middle leaders, and senior leaders to ensure effective teaching and learning.

School Engagement & Compliance

• Uphold all safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to attendance, achievement, and student progress as required.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and school events as appropriate.
• Support the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and community engagement where required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Teaching qualification meeting ADEK requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience.
• Experience teaching the UK National Curriculum is preferred.
• Experience within an international school environment is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Flexibility and adaptability to work across different year groups and school settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly establish positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Strong knowledge of teaching, learning, assessment, and differentiation strategies.
• Ability to maintain high standards and expectations while ensuring continuity of learning.
• Passionate and caring educator committed to student success and wellbeing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school and support school improvement initiatives.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.