Teacher - Arabic & Islamic - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School (AY26/27)

Role Overview

Teacher - Arabic & Islamic at Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School, ALDAR EDUCATION, Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 33,000 students across owned and managed schools. The company places special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum school, a mixed gender primary school located in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The school vision is to create a sustainable and innovative learning community where learners are nurtured through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity, supported by the Abdulla Bin Otaiba learner and teacher DNA at the heart of the school community.

Role Purpose

Teach in an inspiring and inclusive way, enabling student 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. Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commit to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work alongside 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.
• Cooperate with curriculum support staff to support children's development.

Teaching and Learning

• Develop 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.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, and adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Embed the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Own responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of student's 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 which are 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.
• Model consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Arabic Education or Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Education.
• A related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience in Arabic & Islamic.

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.
• 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.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• Requirement to reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education is mindful of its national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their application.
• 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.