Teacher - Physics - Aldar Education (Immediate Start)

Role Overview

Teacher - Physics at Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi, with an immediate start for Academic Year 2026/2027.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a highly successful school community where staff are held in high regard by pupils, parents, and school leadership. The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Role Purpose

To develop and deliver outstanding physics teaching aligned with the English National Curriculum, implement effective strategies to raise standards and close learning gaps, and lead departmental improvement through data-driven decision-making and collaborative team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Teaching

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the department that reflect the school's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses.
• Ensure schemes of work include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the department for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement.
• Take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Departmental Leadership & Development

• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long-term plans for the development of the department.
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour.
• Performance manage the team in accordance with school performance management policy.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and experiences at a variety of levels and work effectively and collaboratively in a team.

Student Progress & Support

• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department.
• Create and implement plans of action to support underachieving students.
• Ensure the department regularly contributes towards the school's CAS Programme and after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Data & Reporting

• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.

Resource Management

• Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Effectively use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with the Learning Environment Policy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years' teaching experience.
• Experience of the UK curriculum.

Skills & Competencies

• Secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum.
• Proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all.
• Leadership skills and experiences at a variety of levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
• Passionate and caring educator.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
• Alignment with the school's core values and ethos.

Additional Information

• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.