Teacher - Modern Foreign Languages - Muna British Academy - AY27/28

Todoele; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Flights

Housing

Free school places

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Teacher – MFL (French, Spanish) for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, starting 1 August 2027. The role covers KS3 with potential KS4/KS5, teaching French and Spanish with focus on GCSE/IGCSE preparation and future A-Level pathways.

The ideal candidate will plan engaging schemes, support heritage-language learners, and contribute to curriculum development as the program expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a PGCE or similar teaching qualification.
• Minimum of four years’ teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum.
• Experience with students for whom English is an additional language.

Responsibilities

• Teach MFL to KS3 and develop KS4/KS5 as provision expands.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the English National Curriculum.
• Prepare students for GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level qualifications where offered.
• Contribute to MFL curriculum development and progression towards KS4/KS5.

Skills

MFL teaching

KS3/KS4/KS5 knowledge

Extracurricular involvement

DBS check

Passion for teaching

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

PGCE or recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Teacher – MFL (French, Spanish) for middle school at Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year, 2027-28.

Muna British Academy is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages, commencing in the 2027/28 academic year, who can inspire a love of languages, nurture confident communication and broaden students’ understanding of different cultures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growing Key Stage 3 provision and the development of GCSE/IGCSE and future A-Level pathways. The ability to teach both Spanish and French is desirable, while expertise in teaching GCSE Russian or conducting Russian speaking examinations would be an advantage.

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and linguistic proficiency, teaching MFL at Key Stage 3 and, as provision develops, Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Teach an agreed timetable within MFL according to the postholder’s language specialisms, contributing to Spanish provision and the development of additional languages where appropriate.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the National Curriculum for England at KS3 and relevant examination specifications at KS4 and KS5 as provision develops.
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level language qualifications where offered, in line with the school’s planned expansion.
• Provide appropriate challenge and support for beginners, continuing learners and heritage-language speakers, taking account of their different starting points.
• Contribute to MFL curriculum development and progression towards KS4 provision in 2027/28 and subsequent A-Level study, maintaining ambitious expectations for all learners.

Full time, permanent. Start date: 1 August 2027.

We offer an attractive remuneration package, including medical cover, flights, housing and free school places for eligible children. Our future-focused learning model supports both students and staff, and we place a strong emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject, with a PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of four years’ teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is an additional language.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration for the wellbeing of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent police clearance.

Job identification: 3223.

Muna British Academy is part of Aldar Education, a family of schools based in the UAE (Al Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi).

Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.