Teacher - Arabic & Islamic - Immediate Start - Al Danah Charter School

Role Overview

Teacher - Arabic & Islamic at Al Danah Charter School, Abu Dhabi, operated by Aldar Education. The position commences immediately.

Company Overview

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi. The school is part of the Aldar family of schools and serves a diverse, progressive learning community committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. The school's mission is to Excite, Challenge, and Empower, allowing all students to thrive.

Role Purpose

Deliver inspiring lessons in Arabic and Islamic studies that enable students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes within the American Curriculum framework.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Develop a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources to create displays that 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 and imaginative teaching.
• Be reflective of 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.

Collaboration and Communication

• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commit to developing 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 where applicable to support children's development.

Assessment and Data

• 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 students' 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

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Education in Arabic and Islamic Studies OR Bachelor's Degree in the subject with PGCE.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.

Additional Information

• Successful candidates must be closely aligned with school core values and ethos.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region is required.