Teacher - Primary - Al Ain British Academy - AY (26-27)

Role Overview

Teacher - Primary at Al Ain British Academy, a school within Aldar Education, commencing August 2026.

Company Overview

Aldar Academies is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The group educates over 25,000 students across owned and managed schools. The organisation places special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training, and offers a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others.

Role Purpose

To deliver outstanding teaching and learning in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, ensuring exceptional progress for all students through effective planning, differentiation, assessment, and collaborative practice.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Teaching Strategy

• Create a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives aligned with the school's vision and values
• Set clear targets building on prior attainment
• Provide clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement
• Make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work

Differentiation & Inclusion

• Identify SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensure that their needs are met through differentiation
• Teach across ability range with proven success
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists if required

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Make effective use of assessment for learning
• Make effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated lessons
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning
• Mark students' work at least once every two weeks and set targets for progress in accordance with the school's Marking Policy
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Behaviour & Discipline

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend and support parent and student events

General Duties

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the SLT

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience as a Classroom Teacher in the English Curriculum
• Secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Knowledge of current developments in education
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient
• Proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning
• Leadership skills and experiences at a variety of levels
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience of working in more than one International School
• Commitment to the school's vision and values
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region

Additional Information

Contract type: Full-time, commencing August 2026

Aldar Academies offers a competitive package including relocation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance, end of service gratuity, and a 4.5 day working week. The package also includes free child school places.

Al Ain is a green city offering an affordable lifestyle within the UAE with easy access to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman. The city provides tourist attractions including Al Ain Zoo, Jebel Hafeet mountain, Al Ain Oasis, and leisure facilities including hotels, malls, golf and rugby club, shooting range, swimming pools and Al Ain Raceway.

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 and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.