Teacher - Inclusion (Maternity Cover) - January 2027

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Teacher - Inclusion (Maternity Cover) for a school in Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting January 2027. The role focuses on delivering high-quality inclusive teaching and supporting SEN students.

You will work with a team to plan interventions, track progress, and maintain records such as IEPs, while fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that supports students' academic, social, and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: BA in Special Education or Education or Psychology with PGCE or equivalent Teaching Qualifications and Certifications.
• Minimum Experience: 1–2 years Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best outcomes.
• Promote inclusion within the classroom across the school at all levels.
• Collaborate with parents to ensure happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Maintain accurate records and develop IEPs for SEN students; coordinate care plans.

Skills

Good communicator

Teamwork

Education

BA in Special Education or Education or Psychology with PGCE or equivalent Teaching Qualifications and Certifications

Job description

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking a Teacher - Inclusion (Maternity Cover) for one of our schools in the United Arab Emirates to start in January 2027.

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. We provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

We are a "Great Place To Work" and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, all with an international dimension.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

To inspire, engage, and challenge students in their formative years by creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment. To deliver high quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support students' academic, social, and personal development.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Encourage and promote 'inclusion within the classroom' across the school at all levels
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Teaching and Learning

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing SEN Students in line with school assessments and identify priority areas for targeted intervention
• Plan and deliver a range of intervention programmes to support individual needs
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Maintain accurate records, develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) for SEN Students and coordinate care plans

Assessment and Data

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Special Education or Education or Psychology with PGCE or equivalent Teaching Qualifications and Certifications.

Minimum Experience

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience

Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills

Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills:

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
• The incumbent requires to reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to

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.