Teacher - Primary - Muna British Academy - January 2027

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks an outstanding Teacher of Primary to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in January 2027. Muna British Academy is a leading British international school recently rated "Outstanding" by ADEK, currently serving over 700 students from Nursery to Year 6 and expanding to include Year 7.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The group educates over 25,000 students across owned and managed schools. Muna British Academy relocated to Saadiyat Island and follows the National Curriculum of England. The school has maintained an "Outstanding" ADEK rating since 2015 and continues to expand its year groups.

Role Purpose

To deliver exceptional primary education aligned with the England National Curriculum, fostering academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. The role supports the school's mission to provide inspirational teaching that meets the diverse needs of all learners in a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate clear understanding of the KS1 Curriculum and implement it effectively to match learning outcomes.
• Teach using appropriate syllabus, materials, and schemes of work.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays that encourage a positive learning environment.
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively in the long, medium, and short-term to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Deliver enjoyable and creative lessons that challenge pupils, promote critical thinking, and motivate students.
• Observe and assess pupils in line with school assessments.
• Remain reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
• Support students with Special Educational Needs (POD), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Gifted & Talented (G&T) through differentiation to ensure their needs are met.
• Facilitate Hybrid, Distance Learning, and Face to Face lessons.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists to cater to diverse learning needs.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to the team.
• Support KS1 leaders in improving teaching and learning development across the key stage.
• Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality teaching and successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes.
• Support organizing and participate in school events, outings, and extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education, or a Bachelor's degree with a mandatory post-teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent in Primary Education).
• Minimum of one year experience teaching the England National Curriculum in a similar primary role.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.
• Mandatory experience teaching the England National Curriculum in a primary setting.
• Ability to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of children's well-being.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive, and child-centered approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask.
• IT literacy and familiarity with online technologies to support 21st century teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Additional Information

• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
• Professional development, coaching, and training are emphasized as part of a future-focused learning model for both students and staff.
• Successful candidates have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• The organization encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff are expected to share this commitment.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.