Teacher - Humanities - Aldar Education - Immediate Start

Role Overview

Teacher - Humanities at Aldar Education in the United Arab Emirates, for immediate start.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. The organization operates 31 schools across Abu Dhabi, supporting over 38,000 students with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers the broadest choice of curricula across the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi, ranging from nursery through to adult education, and operates a Teacher Training Academy. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education now serves as a highly sought-after education provider directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government through alignment with 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

• 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 Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being 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

• 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 expected of 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.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively and as part of a team with fellow teachers.
• 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 (where applicable) 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

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organizing and participation 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 Extra-Curricular Activity each term.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• The incumbent requires to reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
• Professional development, coaching and training are emphasized for both students and staff.
• Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
• 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.