Teacher - Primary - Term 2 (AY26/27) - Aldar Education

Role Overview

Teacher - Primary for Term 2, AY26/27, at Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi.

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 deliver outstanding primary education aligned with the English National Curriculum, implementing effective strategies to raise standards, close learning gaps, and ensure exceptional progress for all students while contributing collaboratively to the school community.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Planning

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the department that reflect the school's vision, aims, and commitment to high standards of achievement and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for the development of the department.
• 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.

Data & Student Progress

• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department.
• Create and implement plans of action to support underachieving students.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.

Teaching & Learning Quality

• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour.
• 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.
• Effectively use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy.

Enrichment & Extension

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

Team & Resource Management

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy.
• Ensure efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Additional Information

• Alignment with core school values and ethos is required.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.