Teacher - Primary (Immediate Start) Al Shohub Private School

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Primary Teacher for immediate start at Al Shohub Private School. The role involves delivering inspiring lessons, collaborating with colleagues, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a commitment to holistic education. An attractive remuneration package is offered, including medical cover, housing, and free school places for children.

Benefits

Medical cover

Housing

Flights

Free school places for children

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not the first language.
• Commitment to educating the whole child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons that inspire students and achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and communicate with parents about students' progress.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain positive relationships with students.

Skills

Teaching skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related subject

PGCE or other teacher qualification

Job description

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking a Teacher - Primary (Immediate Start) for Al Shohub Private School to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE.

Al Shohub Private School is a British curriculum, part of Aldar Schools, offering mixed gender primary school located in a purpose‑built educational facility, at Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi. The school was founded in 1999 by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan to provide exceptional education in Abu Dhabi. The large majority of our students are Emiratis. Our school is deeply rooted in the values of the Emirati community, driven by the aspirations of parents, and guided by the requirements of our regulatory body, ADEK.

We commit to excellence by delivering a high‑quality British curriculum at an affordable price point, ensuring accessibility for families aspiring for excellent education. Our programs are rigorous, enriching, and tailored to equip students with the skills essential for success in the 21st century. Personalized learning is at the heart of our approach, recognizing that each student is unique. We nurture individual talents and foster a dynamic, inclusive community where belonging and collaboration thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the region’s values.

Responsibilities

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Teamwork and collaboration across the school community.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Develop positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Co‑plan engaging lessons with fellow teachers to meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Collaborate with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Specific Duties

Teaching and Learning

• Clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources, creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, and progress made, adjusting the environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, when required.
• Embed the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data

• Tackle responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet the requirements for assessment and recording of students' development using Target Tracker.
• Use data from assessments to inform further planning, provision, and intervention.
• Provide 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 appropriate to students' needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively within the school's behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model, demonstrating consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Hold 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

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organisation and participation in school events, outings, and activities, which may take place at weekends or evenings.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding students' 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

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or another teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1‑2 years of teaching experience.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not the first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of children's well‑being.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
• Positive, solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world‑class, child‑centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated staff. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future‑focused learning model includes both students and staff, with a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others as well as to develop themselves.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like‑minded, forward‑thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities we have to offer.

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, and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at 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.