Teacher - Drama - Aldar Education - AY 27/28

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks a Teacher - Drama to join its growing family of schools at the start of the 2027/2028 academic year in August. The role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning across a network of 31 schools serving over 38,000 students. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, the organization now supports a growing network of almost 5,000 educators from over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers the broadest choice of curricula in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi, ranging from nursery through to adult education, with ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. The organization's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape the future, directly supporting Abu Dhabi's government educational goals and guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

To inspire, engage, and challenge students in their formative years by creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment. To deliver high-quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support students' academic, social, and personal development.

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 and create displays to 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, 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.
• Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.

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 to inspire, motivate and challenge 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.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Develop 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.
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• 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 student 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 to 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.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Additional Information

• Start date: August 2027/2028 academic year.
• Candidates must be closely aligned with Aldar Education's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.