Teacher - Design Technology (Textiles) - Mamoura British Academy (AY 26/27)

Role Overview

Teacher – Design Technology (Textiles) at Mamoura British Academy, Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi. Position commences August 2026 for Academic Year 2026/27.

Company Overview

Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school located in a state-of-the-art building in Abu Dhabi. The school strives for excellence through high expectations and commitment to high quality learning opportunities. The school's vision is to be a sustainable and innovative learning community, where learners are nurtured through the bespoke Mamoura British Academy DNA, which is at the heart of the school community.

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The organization offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, with special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Role Purpose

Deliver engaging Design Technology (Textiles) lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes across the full ability range, whilst embedding the Mamoura British Academy Teacher and Learner DNA throughout the curriculum and contributing to the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery and Planning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Ensure clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Embed the Mamoura British Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of 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.
• 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.
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

Teamwork and Communication

• Communicate effectively at all levels within the school community.
• Develop positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.
• Partner with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• 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.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the English National Curriculum.
• Experience of working in more than one International School desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Teaching across the age and ability range with proven success.
• Passion for education, teaching, and belief in the potential of every student.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Additional Information

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.

Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. The organization is dedicated to its national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their application.