Teacher - Music - Aldar Education - AY27/28

Role Overview

Teacher - Music position at Aldar Education, joining at the start of the 2027/2028 academic year in August. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. The organization has grown from one school with 250 students in 2007 to a network supporting over 38,000 students across 31 schools with almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers the broadest choice of curricula in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi, including a Teacher Training Academy and ancillary services. The organization's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape the future, directly supporting Abu Dhabi's government educational goals and guided by 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

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• 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 to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic and 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 Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of students' 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 and Duties

• 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.
• Have 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

• Work collaboratively with 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 at all levels.
• Commit to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.

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.
• 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

Education

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

Experience

• 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.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Medical cover.
• Flights.
• Housing.
• Free child school places.
• Access to a wide network of professionals.
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
• Special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Other Information

• Successful candidates will be closely aligned with Aldar Education's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• The organization is mindful of its national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their applications.
• 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.
• This job description is not all-inclusive, and Aldar Education reserves the right to amend it at any time.