Teacher - Chemistry

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Academies is seeking a qualified educator to develop and implement policies within the English National Curriculum context. The role involves evaluating educational standards, supporting underachieving students, and leading departmental initiatives.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree, PGCE, and have at least 6 years of teaching experience, preferably with the UK curriculum. A passion for education and commitment to providing enriching environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Secure knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• Proven track record of raising standards.
• Minimum of 6 years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement department policies reflecting school vision.
• Evaluate short, medium, and long term plans for the department.
• Use data to support underachieving students.

Skills

Knowledge of the English National Curriculum

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Effective teaching strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related subject

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and practices for department that reflect the School's vision, aims and commitment to high standards of achievement and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of department.
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department and create and implement plans of action to support those students.
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department school SEF writing.
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses.
• These must include suitable provision for SEN POD G & T and EAL students.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement, quality of teaching and learning and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement, take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s CAS Programme and after school Booster Revision Sessions for I GCSE and IB DP courses.
• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy.
• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the department’s Resource and CapEx budgets.
• Effectively use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum. Potential candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all. They will be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and to be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

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

Minimum of 6-year teaching experience. Experience of the UK curriculum.

A commitment to an extensive enrichment programme. Passionate and caring educator.