Teacher - Inclusion - Immediate Start - Alrayana Charter School

Role Overview

Teacher - Inclusion at Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi, a position with Aldar Education starting in August 2026.

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. This role offers an opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

Role Purpose

To deliver inclusive, inspiring lessons that meet the needs of all learners and achieve the best possible outcomes, while working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and support professionals to create a positive, engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources to create displays that encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessment procedures.
• 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.

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.
• Be 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.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Be a good communicator at all levels.
• Commit to developing 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 cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.

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 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 Special Education with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.

Additional Information

• Successful candidates must be closely aligned with the school's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.