Teacher - Primary - Maternity Cover

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 234,360; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi seeks a dedicated Primary Teacher to deliver engaging lessons aligned with the England National Curriculum. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Primary Education with a PGCE or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year’s ENC teaching experience in a primary setting.

The successful candidate will work in a multicultural school environment, using IT tools to enhance 21st-century teaching and engaging with parents to support pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education or a degree with mandatory post-teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching the England National Curriculum in a primary setting.
• Experience with EAL students and ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong professional approach and commitment to children's wellbeing.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and multitask.
• Proficient with IT and online teaching technologies for 21st century learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with parents in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve curriculum outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about student progress.
• Plan and prepare sessions for the entire ability range within the class.
• Observe, assess and record student progress using school systems.

Skills

EAL experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Multicultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Primary Education

PGCE or equivalent in Primary Education

Tools

Online teaching tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly
• 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
• Organising the classroom provision and 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 class
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists if required
• 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
• 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
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioral policy
• Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behavior expected of pupils
• Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
• 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 organizing of and taking part in school events, outings and activities that may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s Degree in Primary Education or a Bachelor's degree with a mandatory post teaching qualification (PGCE or similar in Primary Education).
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience teaching the England National curriculum (ENC) in a similar role.
• Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
• Experience working with students whose English is not their first language (EAL) students.
• Mandatory experience teaching the England National Curriculum in a primary setting.
• To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centered.
• To be able to prioritize workload and multitask.
• IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.