Teacher - Creative Arts (Drama & Music) - Al Ghad Charter School - AY 2026/2027

Role Overview

Teacher - Creative Arts (Drama & Music) at Al Ghad Charter School, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi, for Academic Year 2026/2027.

Company Overview

Al Ghad Charter School is located in Abu Dhabi and is part of the Aldar family of schools. The school features a globally recognized curriculum, dedicated practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning. It maintains an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. The school's learning culture is underpinned by its mission statement: Excite, Challenge, Empower, which allows all students to thrive.

Role Purpose

Deliver inspiring and engaging Creative Arts (Drama & Music) instruction that supports student success and achievement, while fostering a positive learning environment and contributing to the broader school community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• 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 to reflect this.
• Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Partner 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Engage in teamwork and collaboration.

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 caretakers 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.
• Model positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Establish 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 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 caretakers 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.

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.
• Successful candidate will be closely aligned with the school's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education encourages UAE Nationals to apply as part of its national development strategy.
• 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.
• This job description is not all inclusive; Aldar Education reserves the right to amend it at any time.