Teacher - Homeroom - Al Danah Charter School AY(26-27)

Role Overview

Teacher - Homeroom at Al Danah Charter School for Academic Year 2026–27, located in Abu Dhabi. This position is with ALDAR EDUCATION.

Company Overview

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi featuring a globally recognized curriculum, dedicated practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning. The school maintains 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. This is an opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality and effective lessons that inspire students to succeed, demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum, and take responsibility for the progress and well-being of your class within a dynamic, innovative, and culturally appropriate school community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high quality and effective lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment
• Use data informed planning to prepare and present sessions that cater for 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
• Be reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum to reflect this
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Be an active participant in a dynamic, innovative planning team that meets the requirements of the curriculum
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team
• Effectively use data to inform planning and differentiated groupings
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development and individual needs
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Uphold a professional, culturally appropriate demeanor at all times
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community and values of the UAE
• Work alongside parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class
• Meet requirements for the assessment, recording, and tracking of students' progress
• 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 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
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding students' achievements and well-being using school systems/processes
• Actively monitor and track attendance and follow up with parents as outlined in the attendance policy
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

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 required

Additional Information

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. The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the school's core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.