Teacher - Primary - Aldar Education (AY27/28)

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks an outstanding Teacher - Primary in Abu Dhabi for Academic Year 2027/2028.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a highly successful school family 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 implement effective teaching and learning strategies aligned with the English National Curriculum, raise standards across the department, close learning gaps, and ensure outstanding progress for all students through collaborative leadership and evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Strategy

• 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 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.

Curriculum & Standards

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the department for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department.
• Create and implement plans of action to support underachieving students.
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement, quality of teaching and learning, and behaviour.

Planning & Monitoring

• Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for department development.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.

Quality Assurance

• 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.

Enrichment & Development

• Ensure the department regularly contributes towards the school's CAS Programme and after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.

Resource Management

• Perform performance management of team in accordance with school performance management policy.
• Deploy staff and resources efficiently and effectively.
• 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 Learning Environment Policy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 3 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.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experiences at a variety of levels.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
• Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme.
• Passionate and caring educator.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• Successful candidates must be closely aligned with the school's core values and ethos.
• 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.