KG Homeroom Teacher - Al Danah Charter School - Immediate Start

Role Overview

KG Homeroom Teacher at Al Danah Charter School, operated by Aldar Education, in Abu Dhabi, with immediate start date.

Company Overview

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a globally recognized curriculum, dedicated practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning. The school serves an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. The learning culture is underpinned by the mission statement: Excite, Challenge, Empower, allowing all students to thrive. 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.

Role Purpose

To deliver inspiring lessons that enable students to achieve the best possible outcomes and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group by working as a highly collaborative member of the school community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• 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.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of the 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 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 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.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Demonstrate strong 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 (where applicable) to support children's development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 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.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• The incumbent is required to reside in the same Emirate as the school.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package.
• Special emphasis is placed on professional development, coaching, and training.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• 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.