Teacher - Design Technology (Food Technology) - Bateen World Academy (AY26/27)

Role Overview

Teacher - Design Technology (Food Technology) at Bateen World Academy, an ALDAR EDUCATION school located in Abu Dhabi, for Academic Year 2026-2027.

Company Overview

Bateen World Academy is an Outstanding-rated international school by ADEK established in 2011. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Certificate pathway, IB Career-related Programme (CP), and BTEC qualifications. The school is recognized for consistently excellent outcomes in IB and IGCSE examinations, achieving the highest IBDP points average in the school's history in 2024, with exceptional results above national and global averages and a strong record of worldwide university placements.

ALDAR EDUCATION is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. ALDAR EDUCATION is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.

Role Purpose

Join the highly successful ALDAR family of schools and play a pivotal role in raising instructional standards and improving student outcomes through strong teaching practice and coaching, aligned with the school's core values of excellence, respect, collaboration, creativity, and passion.

Key Responsibilities

Planning for Outstanding Teaching and Learning

• Plan outstanding teaching and learning in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy.
• Create a climate for learning conducive to outstanding practice.
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives.
• Set clear targets building on prior attainment.
• Identify SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensure their needs are met through differentiation.
• Provide clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
• Make effective use of assessment for learning.
• Make effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated lessons.
• Make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress.

Student Progress and Assessment

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and encourage good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use findings to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning.
• Mark students' work at least once every two weeks and set targets for progress in accordance with the school's Marking Policy.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

Curriculum Development

• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work.
• Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Attend and support parent and student events.

Extracurricular and Mentoring

• Contribute to the school's CAS Programme by leading or supporting one after-school activity each term (CAS excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions).
• Serve as an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students.

General School Duties

• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota.
• Cover for absent colleagues.
• Invigilate examinations as required to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Very good or outstanding teacher.
• Teaching experience across ability range with proven success.
• Experience of working in more than one International School.
• Experience of teaching IB and I/GCSE.
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Skills & Competencies

• Commitment to the school's vision, IB Philosophy and Mission Statement.
• Passion for education, teaching, and belief in the potential of every student.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Additional Information

• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• ALDAR EDUCATION offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.
• The organization provides special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.
• Successful candidates have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.