Elementary Classroom Teacher

ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking qualified Elementary Classroom Teachers. The role involves creating an engaging learning environment, setting objectives, and assessing student progress. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, a minimum of two years of teaching experience, and familiarity with the American curriculum. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development

Coaching and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with the American curriculum.
• Recent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Experience with students learning English as an additional language.

Responsibilities

• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Set clear teaching and learning objectives.
• Maintain discipline according to the school’s policy.
• Assess and record student progress systematically.
• Prepare informative reports for parents.

Skills

Passionate and caring educators

Positive and solution-focused attitude

Respect for all members of the school community

Education

Bachelor in Education or a related subject with PGCE

Minimum 2 years teaching experience

Job description

Overview

ADNOC Schools is currently seeking high-performing Elementary Classroom Teachers for immediate start. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC School - Madinat Zayed Campus, located in the Western Region (Al Dhafra) of Abu Dhabi.

ADNOC Schools are Massachusetts State Curriculum schools in superb facilities in Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The Massachusetts Curriculum is one of the most highly regarded and successful curricula in the United States, with close links to prestigious higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates of ADNOC Schools receive the American High School Diploma - the standard entry qualification for US colleges and universities.

This is an exciting opportunity ADNOC Schools, which is currently operated by Aldar Education, offer world class amenities, and are designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world class facilities.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

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• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives
• Setting tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
• Identifying SEN or very able students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
• Making effective use of assessment for learning
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work, and homework
• Using a variety of teaching strategies to match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
• Using effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
• Selecting appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other learning technologies
• Assessing how well learning objectives have been achieved and using them to improve specific aspects of teaching
• Marking students work at least once every two weeks and setting targets for progress
• Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value’
• Assessing and recording students\' progress systematically and keeping records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognize the level at which the student is achieving
• Assess students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading
• Attend professional development workshops as appropriate
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Principal or Vice Principal as appropriate

You must be a fully qualified teacher with:

• Passionate and caring educators
• Bachelor in Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification with a minimum of 2-year teaching experience in the related field.
• Experience of the American curriculum
• A commitment to an extensive enrichment program
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Respect for all members of your school community
• Experience with students for whom English is an additional language
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services or Police check

Application

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted.

What We Offer

ADNOC Schools offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and 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.

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

Application

Interested applicants should forward:

1 side A4, letter of interest

Most recent resume/CV

ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.