Teacher - Arabic (Maternity Cover) - Yasmina British Academy (Nov 26 start)

Role Overview

Teacher - Arabic (Maternity Cover) at Yasmina British Academy, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi. The position begins November 26 and provides maternity cover.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Founded in 2007 with one school and 250 students, 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. 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 deliver inspiring and inclusive teaching that enables student independence and maximizes academic progress. The role exists to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community, provide high quality teaching and effective use of resources, and improve standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources, creating displays that 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 and imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on 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.
• Deliver high quality lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
• Deliver hybrid, distance learning and face-to-face lessons.
• Make effective use of learning technologies to enhance learning and progress.
• Embed the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Demonstrate consistently and effectively use information about prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations and targets for pupils and monitor their progress.
• Give clear and constructive feedback to pupils.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Mark students' work in accordance with the school marking policy and set targets for progress.
• 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 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

• Be a good communicator 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.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff to support children's development.
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about education with sound understanding of UK and US best practice.
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in CPD.
• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO, Key Stage Leader or Vice Principal.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• 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 students' achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS.
• 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.
• Previous experience working with students for whom Arabic is not their first language.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.
• 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.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.