Teacher - Art - Alrayana Charter School - 2026/2027

Role Overview

Teacher - Art at Al Rayana Charter School, operated by ALDAR EDUCATION, located in Abu Dhabi. Position start date: August 2026.

Company Overview

Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The school strives for excellence in all that it does through high expectations and a commitment to providing high quality learning opportunities for students.

School Vision: "A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity."

This vision is supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA, which is at the heart of the school community.

Role Purpose

Deliver inspiring art lessons that help students succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes, while contributing to a positive learning environment and the wider school community through collaboration, professional engagement, and curriculum-aligned instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Embed the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.

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 of and participation in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• 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 a 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

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.