Teacher - Design Technology - Aldar Education - January 2027

Role Overview

Teacher - Design Technology at Aldar Education, Abu Dhabi, starting January 2027 (Term 2).

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. The organization operates 31 schools serving over 38,000 students with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers the broadest choice of curricula across the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi, ranging from nursery through to adult education, and operates ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. Founded in 2007 with one school and 250 students, the organization now directly supports the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government and is guided by 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. The successful candidate will be closely aligned with Aldar Education's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teach using appropriate syllabus, materials, and schemes of work to develop students' skills in design technology.
• 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.
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively in the long, medium, and short-term to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Create a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
• Motivate students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that both challenge pupils and promote critical thinking.
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives and ensure student achievement against these.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum to reflect this.
• Support SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students and ensure that their needs are met through differentiation.
• Facilitate hybrid, distance learning, and face-to-face lessons.

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's established policies and procedures, including behaviour, code of conduct, and child safeguarding 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 established policies.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Maintain high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's established policies.

Professional Practice

• Demonstrate approachability, professionalism, calmness, and knowledge.
• Deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Show passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Participate in recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Maintain a positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive, and child-centred approach.
• Prioritize workload and multitask effectively.
• Communicate with parents with strong interpersonal skills in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with EAL (English as an Additional Language) students.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of curriculum implementation and learning outcomes.
• Ability to create positive and engaging learning environments.
• Proficiency in planning and delivering lessons across a range of abilities.
• Reflective practice and ability to adjust provision based on student progress.
• Differentiation skills for supporting students with varying needs.
• Competence in facilitating hybrid, distance learning, and face-to-face instruction.
• Effective classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional conduct and child safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders in a multicultural environment.

Additional Information

• Start date: January 2027 (Term 2).
• Location: Abu Dhabi.