Teacher - Creative Arts

Job Description

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognized and admired curriculum, dedicated practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Ghad Charter School is a great place to work. It has a diverse and progressive learning community committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. Our learning culture is underpinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower, allowing all students to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The successful candidates will align with our core values and ethos and appreciate the region's values.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve their best outcomes.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Develop positive relationships with all school community members.
• Plan engaging lessons with colleagues that meet curriculum requirements.
• Collaborate flexibly with colleagues.
• Work with parents to ensure student happiness and academic success.
• Support children's development alongside curriculum support staff where applicable.

Teaching and Learning:

• Possess a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom resources and create displays to foster a positive learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver sessions catering to diverse ability levels.
• Motivate pupils through enthusiastic teaching.
• Observe and assess children according to school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom sessions and adjust planning and environment accordingly.
• Collaborate with professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists as needed.

Behaviour Management and Duties:

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively using approaches suitable for students' needs.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority.
• Be a positive role model demonstrating expected attitudes and behaviour.
• Set high expectations for behaviour, promoting self-control and independence.
• Perform duties as directed within the school's policies.

Wider Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in curriculum action groups for planning, assessment, and events.
• Assist in organizing school events, outings, and activities, including weekends and evenings.
• Communicate with parents/carers about student achievements and well-being via school systems like CPOMS.
• Contribute positively to the school's ethos.
• Lead a weekly extracurricular activity each term.

Assessment and Data:

• Take responsibility for the progress of your class.
• Meet assessment and recording requirements.
• Use assessment data to inform planning and interventions.
• Provide feedback to parents/carers during meetings about student progress.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• 1-2 years of teaching experience.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and dedication to educating the whole child.
• Professionalism and concern for children's well-being.
• Recent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respect for all community members regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnicity.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude towards work.