Teacher - Physical Education - Immediate Start - Al Danah Charter School

Role Overview

Teacher - Physical Education at Al Danah Charter School, operated by Aldar Education, in Abu Dhabi, with immediate start.

Company Overview

Al Danah Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a globally recognised curriculum, dedicated practitioners, and a diverse, progressive learning community committed to the National Agenda for Emirati students. The school's mission is to Excite, Challenge, and Empower, allowing all students to thrive. Aldar Education operates a highly successful family of schools across Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

To deliver inspiring lessons that help students achieve the best possible outcomes and shape their development within a supportive, engaging learning environment aligned with the school's curriculum and values.

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.
• Organise classroom provision, learning resources, and displays to create 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 through enthusiastic and imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessment procedures.
• 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.

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 a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

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.

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs 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 Physical Education.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.