Teacher - Science - Aldar Education - Immediate start

Role Overview

Teacher - Science position at Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi, available to join immediately.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown to support over 38,000 students across 31 schools with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. The organization offers a broad range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. Aldar Education's efforts are guided by Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

To inspire, engage, and challenge students in their formative years by creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment. To deliver high quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support students' academic, social, and personal development. To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Partner with fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly to support school operations.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff to support children's development.
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Communication and Relationships

• Establish effective communication at all levels across the school community.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate students with enthusiastic and imaginative teaching.
• Embed the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.

Behaviour Management and Professional Conduct

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils as a positive role model.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within school policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support the organizing and participation in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package. The organization places special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training for both students and staff. Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply. 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.