Design Technology (Food) Teacher

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Academies seeks an experienced teacher to deliver science education in an international school setting in Abu Dhabi. The role requires delivering structured lessons, developing student outcomes, and maintaining engaging classrooms with inclusive practices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and at least 2 years of experience, including work with EAL students. Hybrid/Distance Learning may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in an international school setting.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language (EAL).
• High level of professionalism and dedication to child welfare.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons using syllabus materials and schemes of work to develop student skills in science.
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment with displays and resources.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions to meet the needs of all ability levels.
• Motivate students with creative, challenging lessons that promote critical thinking.
• Be reflective about teaching, adjust planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Support SEN, EAL, and G&T students through differentiation.
• Facilitate Hybrid Distance Learning and Face to Face lessons.
• Follow policies on behaviour, safeguarding, and school duties.

Skills

International school experience

EAL experience

Professionalism

Parental communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

strong 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 strong

Teaching and learning

Demonstrating a clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes Teaching using appropriate syllabus materials and schemes of work to develop students skills in science specialisms Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment Planning preparing and presenting sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class To plan lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively in the long medium and short-term to meet pupils individual learning needs Creating a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice Motivating students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that both challenges pupils and promotes critical thinking Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives and ensuring student achievement against these Being reflective of the classroom provision sessions taught progress made and adjusting environment planning and curriculum to reflect this Supporting SEN POD EAL and G amp T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation Facilitating Hybrid Distance Learning Face to Face lessons

Behaviour management and duties

Follow the school s established policies and procedures e g behaviour code of conduct and child safeguarding 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 established policies Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes values and behaviour which are expected of pupils Have high expectations of good conduct promoting self-control and independence of all learners To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social emotional and academic growth for all students Carry out duties as directed and within the school s established policies

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with students whom English is not their first language (EAL) students.
• To be approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable.
• To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centered.
• To be able to prioritize workload and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.