Teacher - PE - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School (AY26/27)

Role Overview

Teacher - Physical Education at Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School, part of Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi for Academic Year 2026/27.

Company Overview

Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum mixed-gender primary school located 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 Abdullah bin Otaiba 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. The group educates over 33,000 students across owned and managed schools and seeks highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders as it grows.

Role Purpose

Teach Physical Education in an inspiring and inclusive way that enables independence and helps every child make as much progress as possible. Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes. Develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community. Provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• 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.
• Organise classroom provision and learning resources.
• Create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Be reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made.
• Adjust environment, planning and curriculum to reflect observations.
• Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.
• 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 and Duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs.
• Inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils and exercise appropriate authority.
• Act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model demonstrating 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

• 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 to support children's development.
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support the organising 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 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 Physical Education or in a 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

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Future-focused learning model that includes both students and staff.
• Special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• The incumbent must reside in the same Emirate as the school.
• 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.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education is mindful of national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their application.