Teacher - EAL & MFL - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi (Immediate - Maternity Cover)

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a passionate Teacher - EAL & MFL to join Cranleigh Abu Dhabi's thriving community immediately. The role focuses on delivering English as an Additional Language and modern foreign languages within the British curriculum for Years 6–13 and contributing to a vibrant co-curricular programme.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Education (or related) with PGCE, experience with the English National Curriculum, and the ability to teach French and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education or related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching the English National Curriculum
• Ability to teach French and Spanish from Year 6 to Year 13

Responsibilities

• Create a climate for learning conducive to outstanding practice
• Identify clear teaching objectives and set targets
• Differentiate for SEN, EAL and G&T students and plan accordingly
• Use assessment for learning and performance data to drive planning
• Maintain discipline and uphold behaviour policy
• Mark and record progress, and prepare informative reports for parents
• Meet with other professionals as needed and contribute to curriculum development

Job description

Job Description

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Teacher - EAL & MFL to join our thriving team immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, and forward-thinking educator who can also contribute to our vibrant co-curricular programme.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is located at the heart of Saadiyat Island’s emerging Cultural District, aligning with our motto: ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength.’ Spanning seven hectares, our state-of-the‑art campus is just minutes away from Saadiyat Beach, New York University Abu Dhabi, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the renowned Berklee College of Music.

Our holistic approach to education combines a broad academic curriculum with an extensive range of co-curricular opportunities. From fine arts, performing arts, and music to sports and activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding, and debating, we empower students to explore and develop their talents. For a glimpse of life at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, visit our social media pages.

We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our professional and dedicated team as we pursue educational excellence. In return, we offer competitive packages that reflect the high value we place on our staff.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.

Responsibilities

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Mark students' work regularly, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy;
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Attend and support parent/student events.
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the SLT.
• A clear understanding of the British curriculum from Year 6 to Year 13
• Ability to teach French and Spanish from Year 6 to Year 13
• Organising classroom provision, 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 classes taught

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum Experience

• Teaching experience in English National Curriculum

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
• Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum
• The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working in more than one International School desirable

Aldar Education

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. 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.

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 dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to 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.