Teacher - Homeroom - Al Danah Charter School (AY 2026 -2027 )

Role Overview

Teacher – Homeroom at Al Danah Charter School for the Academic Year 2026–2027. ALDAR EDUCATION, Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

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

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality and effective lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes, while fostering positive relationships with all members of the school community and supporting the happiness and academic achievement of every child.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality and effective lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum
• Organise classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment
• Conduct data-informed planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater to 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
• Be reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning, and curriculum to reflect this
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required
• Effectively use data to inform planning and differentiated groupings

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class
• Meet requirements for the assessment, recording, and tracking of student progress
• 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

• Follow the school's behaviour policy
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are 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
• Have 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 Teamwork

• Participate in teamwork and collaboration
• Be an active participant in a dynamic, innovative planning team that meets the requirements of the curriculum
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development and individual needs
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team
• Work alongside parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers with regards to students' achievements and well-being using school systems and processes
• Work alongside parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children

Professional Conduct and Community

• Uphold a professional, culturally appropriate demeanor at all times
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community and the values of the UAE
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Actively monitor and track attendance and follow up with parents as outlined in the attendance policy
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A 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
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• Close alignment with core values and ethos of the school
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region