Teacher - Arabic & Islamic - Muna British Academy

Role Overview

Teacher - Arabic & Islamic at Al Muna Academy, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi. The position starts in Academic Year 2026-2027.

Company Overview

Al Muna Academy is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and serves over 700 students from Nursery to Year 6. The school was recently rated 'Outstanding' by ADEK (Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge) and follows the National Curriculum of England. Al Muna Academy is a vibrant community and part of the highly successful Aldar family of schools. Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 25,000 students across its group of owned and managed schools.

Role Purpose

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Aldar Education and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The successful candidate will be closely aligned with core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teach using appropriate MOE syllabus, materials, and schemes of work.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Plan MOE lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively in the long, medium and short-term to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Create a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
• Motivate students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that both challenge pupils and promote critical thinking.
• Observe and assess pupils in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Support SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensure that their needs are met through differentiation.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required, to best cater to diverse learning needs of pupils.
• Facilitate Hybrid, Distance Learning, and Face to Face lessons.
• Embed the Al Muna Academy language for learning and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for student progress of the class.
• Consistently and effectively make use of data relating to students' prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations and targets for pupils, monitor their progress, and give clear and constructive feedback.
• Meet requirements for assessments and record students' development using Target Tracker.
• Use data gathered from assessments to inform decisions regarding further planning, provision, and interventions.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on students' progress and development at Parent Teacher Conferences and Meetings (PTMs).

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's established policies and procedures, including behaviour, code of conduct, and child safeguarding 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 established policies.
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour which are expected of pupils as a positive role model.
• Maintain high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's established policies.

Professional Development and Wider Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to the team.
• Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings and extra-curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place after school hours.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding students' 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.
• Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education, specializing in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies and/or a post teaching qualification.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a similar role.

Skills & Competencies

• Be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• Deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child-centred approach.
• Prioritise workload and multitask effectively.
• Be IT literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
• Communicate with strong interpersonal skills to parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

Additional Information

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Medical cover.
• Flights.
• Housing.
• Free child school places.
• Professional development, coaching and training.
• Access to a wide network of professionals.
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to training others as well as developing yourself.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company is mindful of 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.