Teacher - UAE Social Studies (Arabic) - Alrayana Charter School - August 2026

Role Overview

Teacher - Social Studies (Arabic) at Al Rayana Charter School, Abu Dhabi, operated by Aldar Education. Position available from August 2026.

Company Overview

Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in Abu Dhabi. The school operates within the Aldar family of schools and is committed to excellence through high expectations and quality learning opportunities. The school's vision is to create "A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity," supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA at the heart of the school community.

Role Purpose

To deliver inspiring Social Studies lessons that enable students to achieve the best possible outcomes while supporting the whole child through collaboration, positive relationships, and alignment with the school's core values and regional ethos.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• 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.
• Ensure the 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 and Duties

• 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

• Work as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration with fellow teachers.
• Plan engaging lessons alongside fellow teachers that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Communicate effectively at all levels as a good communicator.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.
• Develop positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Respect all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.

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.
• 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 to 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.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• Candidates must be closely aligned with the school's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.