Aldar Education - Teacher - Humanities (January 2027)

Role Overview

Aldar Education is seeking a Teacher - Humanities to support its growing family of schools in the United Arab Emirates, starting in January 2027. The role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning across 31 schools serving over 38,000 students. The organization supports a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities and offers a broad range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education is now a highly sought-after education provider committed to empowering the next generation to shape the future and supporting Abu Dhabi's government educational goals through the Abu Dhabi 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.

Key Responsibilities

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 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.

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.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding 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 degree in Education or Bachelor degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Teaching experience in English National Curriculum.
• Teaching across the age and ability range with proven success.
• Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum.
• Experience of working in more than one International School desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and be resilient.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. The organization places special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, dedicated to national development strategy, and encourages UAE Nationals to apply. The organization 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.