Teacher - Special Education Needs - Al Ghad Charter School - AY 2026/2027

Role Overview

Teacher - Special Education Needs at Al Ghad Charter School for Academic Year 2026/2027, located in Abu Dhabi. This position is within Aldar Education.

Company Overview

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school located in Abu Dhabi. The school features a globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning. Al Ghad Charter School maintains an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. The school's learning culture is underpinned by its mission statement: Excite, Challenge, Empower, which allows all students to thrive.

Aldar Education is a highly successful family of schools and one of Abu Dhabi's leading school groups.

Role Purpose

Deliver engaging, differentiated instruction to students with special education needs within an American Curriculum framework. Support the progress and well-being of all learners through collaborative planning, data-informed practice, and a commitment to educating the whole child in alignment with the school's core values of Excite, Challenge, and Empower.

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 the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being 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 caretakers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are 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 which are 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

• Facilitate teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Partner with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caretakers with regards to student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Alignment with the school's core values and ethos and genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• 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.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education is mindful of its national development strategy and encourages UAE Nationals in their application at the company.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.