Teacher - DT/ICT - Aldar Education - Immediate start

Role Overview

Teacher - DT/ICT at Aldar Education, based in Abu Dhabi, with an immediate start date.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, serving over 38,000 students across 31 schools with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. The organization offers a broad range of curricula from nursery through adult education and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. Guided by Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030, Aldar Education empowers the next generation to shape the future through premium, sustainable, knowledge-based education.

Role Purpose

To inspire, engage, and challenge students in their formative years by creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment. 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

• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teach using appropriate syllabus, materials, and schemes of work to develop students' skills in science specialisms.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively in the long, medium, and short-term to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Create a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
• Motivate students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that challenge pupils and promote critical thinking.
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives and ensure student achievement against these.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
• Support SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students and ensure their needs are met through differentiation.
• Facilitate hybrid, distance learning, and face-to-face lessons.

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's established policies and procedures including behaviour, code of conduct, and child safeguarding policy.
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to students' needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's established policies.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Maintain high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed within the school's established policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with EAL (English as an Additional Language) students.

Skills & Competencies

• Approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• Ability to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive, and child-centered approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package. The organization places special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training for both students and staff. 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 and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.