Teacher - Homeroom - Alrayana Charter School - January 2027

Role Overview

Teacher - Homeroom at Al Rayana Charter School, operated by Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi, with a start date of January 2027.

Company Overview

Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The school strives for excellence through high expectations and commitment to providing high quality learning opportunities. The vision is to create "A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity," supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA at the heart of the school community.

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 33,000 students across owned and managed schools.

Role Purpose

To deliver inspiring lessons that help students achieve the best possible academic outcomes while fostering positive relationships with all members of the school community, including parents, colleagues, and support staff, and to embed the Teacher and Learner DNA values throughout the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Develop a clear understanding of the curriculum and ensure alignment with school requirements.
• 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 and imaginative teaching.
• Embed the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.
• 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 when 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 student progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behavior Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behavior 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 behavioral policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behavior expected of pupils.
• Maintain high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Deliver teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers.
• Communicate effectively at all levels as a good communicator.
• 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.
• Cooperate with curriculum support staff to support children's development.
• 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

• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• 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 a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1 to 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.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check required.
• The incumbent must reside in the same Emirate as the school.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package.
• Special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• 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.