Homeroom Teacher - Alrayana Charter School - Immediate Start

Role Overview

Homeroom Teacher at Al Rayana Charter School, operated by Aldar Education, located in Abu Dhabi, available for immediate start.

Company Overview

Al Rayana 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 Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA at the heart of the school community. Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 33,000 students across owned and managed schools, with emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Role Purpose

To deliver inspiring lessons that achieve the best possible student outcomes while maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment, supporting the whole child through collaboration with colleagues, parents, and support staff.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Develop 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.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Take responsibility for the progress of the class.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• 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.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on student 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 demonstrating 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.

Professional Collaboration and Communication

• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
• Be a good communicator at all levels.
• Commit to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• 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.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems 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 organizing and participation 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 a 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.

Additional Information

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check required.
• The incumbent must reside in the same Emirate as the school assigned to.
• Attractive remuneration package offered.
• 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.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Encourages UAE Nationals in their applications.