Physical Education Teacher - Rabdan Charter School (AY 2026/27)

Role Overview

Physical Education Teacher at ALDAR EDUCATION's Rabdan Charter School in Abu Dhabi for Academic Year 2026/27.

Company Overview

Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school located in Abu Dhabi. The school is recognized globally for its curriculum and is committed to a diverse and progressive learning community dedicated to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. It is part of the highly successful ALDAR family of schools and is one of Abu Dhabi's leading school groups.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality Physical Education instruction that inspires students to succeed and achieve their best possible outcomes, while supporting the school's core values, progressive learning community, and the well-being of the whole child.

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.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater to 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.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required.
• Embed the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes 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 student progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behavior Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behavior 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 behavioral policy.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behavior consistently as a role model for pupils.
• Maintain high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate effectively at all levels within the school community.
• Develop positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS.

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 1–2 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.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.