Teacher - SEN - Al Mushrif KG Charter School - AY 26-27

Role Overview

Teacher - SEN at Al Mushrif KG Charter School, Abu Dhabi, for Academic Year 26-27. Al Mushrif KG Charter School is an American Curriculum school operated by ALDAR EDUCATION.

Company Overview

Al Mushrif KG Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with a globally recognized curriculum, dedicated practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning. The school has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students and is part of the highly successful Aldar family of schools.

Role Purpose

To deliver inspiring lessons that help students achieve the best possible outcomes. The role requires close alignment with the school's core values and ethos, with genuine understanding and appreciation of regional values.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and 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.
• 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.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• 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 pupils' development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning and interventions.
• Provide regular feedback to parents and carers on student progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
• Plan, prepare, and contribute to termly Pupil Progress meetings.

Behavior Management and Duties

• Follow the school's Behavior 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 Behavior Policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behavior expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and wellbeing using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Support the organizing and participation in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the wellbeing 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.

Additional Information

• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.