Teacher - Primary - Pearl British Academy - Maternity Cover (Dec/Feb/March)

Pearl British Academy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to professional network

Professional development and coaching

Diversity and inclusive environment

Job summary

Pearl British Academy, part of Aldar Academies in the UAE, is seeking outstanding Primary Teachers for maternity-cover positions. Candidates should be confident delivering the English National Curriculum and raising standards to secure progress for all pupils.

Start dates are December, February, and March; successful candidates will join a supportive, collaborative school community committed to professional growth and safeguarding while maintaining high expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• 1–2 years’ experience delivering the English National Curriculum.
• Commitment to the school’s vision, values and pupil potential.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning in line with the school’s Teaching and Learning Policy.
• Create a climate for learning that supports outstanding practice and maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
• Differentiate for SEN, EAL and G&T pupils with clear objectives and targets.
• Use assessment for learning and data to inform planning and improve outcomes.
• Maintain discipline per policy and encourage punctuality, behaviour and homework.
• Mark work at least every two weeks, set progress targets and keep records.
• Prepare and present reports to parents and attend events.
• Contribute to curriculum development by updating schemes of work.

Skills

English curriculum knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

About the school

Pearl British Academy is part of Aldar Academies, a family of world-class, child-centred and innovative schools based in the UAE. Aldar Education educates over 25,000 students across its group of owned and managed schools. The academy is a welcoming school community where staff are held in high regard by pupils, parents and school leadership alike.

The role

Aldar Academies is seeking outstanding Primary Teachers for maternity-cover positions at Pearl British Academy. Start dates are available in December, February and March. Candidates must demonstrate secure knowledge of the English National Curriculum and a proven track record of raising standards and ensuring outstanding progress for all pupils.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outstanding teaching and learning in line with the school’s Teaching and Learning Policy.
• Create a climate for learning that supports outstanding practice and maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives, set targets building on prior attainment, and differentiate for SEN, EAL and G&T pupils.
• Make effective use of assessment for learning, performance data and ICT to inform planning and improve outcomes.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy and encourage high standards of punctuality, behaviour and homework.
• Mark pupils’ work at least once every two weeks, set targets for progress and keep systematic records.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents and attend parent and student events.
• Contribute to subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject together with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of one to two years’ experience as a classroom teacher delivering the English National Curriculum.
• Commitment to the school’s vision and values and a passion for education with belief in the potential of every pupil.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of current developments in education and of child protection and safeguarding.
• Experience of teaching across the ability range with proven success.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and demonstrate resilience.

Benefits & package

• Access to a wide professional network with opportunities to lead and contribute to training.
• Emphasis on professional development, coaching and training for all staff.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.