Teacher - Arabic - Aldar Education - AY 26/27

Role Overview

Teacher - Arabic at Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi. Position available for the 2026/2027 academic year, starting August 2026.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, supporting over 38,000 students across 31 schools with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. The organization offers a broad range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. Founded in 2007 with one school and 250 students, Aldar Education has grown to become a highly sought-after education provider. The group's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape the future in direct support of Abu Dhabi's government educational goals, guided by 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 creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment. Deliver high-quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support students' academic, social, and personal development. Teach in an inspiring and inclusive way, enabling independence so that every child makes as much progress as possible. Develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community, and provide high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to 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.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Be reflective of 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 Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of students' 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.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.
• Communicate effectively with all levels as a good communicator.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student's achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

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.
• 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

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check required.
• Incumbent must reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package.
• Special emphasis placed on professional development, coaching and training.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Mindful of national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their application.