[1946] Teacher - Primary (Immediate Start) Al Shohub Private School

TES FE News; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a passionate Primary Teacher to inspire and educate students in a supportive and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a love for learning, actively engaging with parents, and contributing to a collaborative school community. We offer a competitive remuneration package, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming environment to thrive in.

Benefits

Medical cover

Flights

Housing

Free child school places

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years teaching experience.
• Experience with students for whom English is a second language.
• Recent involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire students.
• Organize classroom resources and create positive learning environments.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Commitment to student development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related subject with PGCE

Job description

Overview

Aldar Education are currently seeking a Teacher - Primary (Immediate Start) for Al Shohub Private School to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE.

Al Shohub Private School is a British curriculum, part of Aldar Schools, offering mixed gender primary education located in a purpose-built facility at Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi. Al Shohub Private School was founded in 1999 by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan to provide exceptional education in Abu Dhabi. The large majority of our students are Emiratis. Our school is rooted in the values of the Emirati community, guided by the requirements of our regulatory body, ADEK.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the delivery of a high-quality British curriculum at an affordable price point, ensuring accessibility for families seeking excellent education. Our programs are rigorous, enriching, and tailored to equip students with skills essential for success in the 21st century. Personalised learning is at the heart of our approach, recognising that each student is unique. We foster a warm and inclusive community where collaboration among students, parents, and educators is encouraged.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\'s leading school group. Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding of the values of the region.

Main Duties

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include: Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Specific Duties

• Teaching and learning: Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment And Data

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student\'s development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing 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 which are 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

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student\'s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years Teaching experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working with students whose English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A 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
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

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.