Teacher - MOE - Maternity Cover - Al Ain British Academy - Immediate start

Role Overview

Teacher of MOE (Maternity Cover) at Al Ain British Academy, part of Aldar Education, based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Immediate start.

Company Overview

Al Ain British Academy opened in September 2011 and provides high-quality education following the English National Curriculum, tailored for children living in Al Ain. The school is part of Aldar Education, a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools across the UAE educating over 25,000 students. Facilities include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well-stocked library, multi-purpose sports hall, auditorium, and outdoor play areas. The school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of data and assessment across the curriculum.

Role Purpose

To deliver outstanding MOE teaching using the English National Curriculum and effective strategies to raise standards and ensure progress for all pupils, whilst creating a positive and engaging learning environment and contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teach using appropriate MOE syllabus, materials, and schemes of work.
• 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 MOE 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.
• Observe and assess pupils in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, and adjust environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
• Support SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students and ensure their needs are met through differentiation.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required, to best cater to diverse learning needs of pupils.
• Facilitate Hybrid, Distance Learning, and Face-to-Face lessons.
• Embed the Al Muna Academy language for learning and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for student progress of the class.
• Consistently and effectively make use of data relating to students' prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations and targets for pupils, monitor their progress, and give clear and constructive feedback.
• Meet requirements for assessments and record students' development using Target Tracker.
• Use data gathered from assessments to inform decisions regarding further planning, provision, and interventions.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on students' progress and development at Parent Teacher conferences and meetings (PTMs).

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 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 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 and within the school's established policies.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to the team.
• Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and extra-curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place after school hours.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding students' achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.
• Take initiative for own professional development to secure high-quality teaching and successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education, specializing in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies and/or a post-teaching qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum and GCSE.
• Experience of teaching students for whom English is not their first language is an advantage.
• Proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all.

Skills & Competencies

• Approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• Able 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-centred approach.
• Able to prioritize workload and multitask.
• IT literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in twenty-first century teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and experience at a variety of levels.
• Effective in working collaboratively in a team.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• Contract type: Maternity Cover.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
• Special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.
• Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to 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.
• Aldar Education is mindful of its national development strategy 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.