Teacher - Science - Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 & 3 Charter School - Immediate Start

Role Overview

Teacher - Science at Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 & 3 Charter School, operated by Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi. Immediate start.

Company Overview

Mubarak Bin Mohammed (Cycle 2 & 3) Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The school strives for excellence through high expectations and commitment to providing high quality learning opportunities. The vision is to create "A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity," supported by the MBMC2 Learner and Teacher DNA at the heart of the school community. This is part of the highly successful Aldar family of schools and Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

Role Purpose

Deliver inspiring Science lessons that achieve the best possible outcomes for students, demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum, organize engaging learning resources, assess student progress, and contribute to the wider school community through collaboration, positive relationships, and professional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes
• 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 pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, and adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required
• Ensure Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour Management

• Follow the school's behaviour policy
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs in order 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
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy

Collaboration and Communication

• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Develop positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff to support children's development
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language

Skills & Competencies

• 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
• Proficiency with Target Tracker assessment and recording system
• Proficiency with CPOMS communication system

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required