Teacher - Psychology

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Psychology Teacher for a full-time, on-site role starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging Psychology lessons with clear objectives, design appropriately challenging lessons, and assess student progress with differentiated instruction.

The successful candidate will monitor achievement, contribute to subject development and support the school’s broader academic vision, including safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent with teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Psychology up to GCSE/A Level is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that supports high-quality learning and teaching.
• Establish clear teaching objectives and determine how learning will be delivered and assessed.
• Plan Psychology lessons with appropriate structure, pace, motivation and challenge.
• Set tasks that maintain student interest and provide suitable academic challenge.
• Establish clear and demanding expectations based on students' prior attainment.
• Set measurable learning targets and monitor progress against them.

Skills

Psychology teaching

Differentiation

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Teacher - Psychology Job Snapshot

Role: Teacher - Psychology

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Minimum 2 years of teaching experience

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Aldar Education is seeking a Psychology Teacher for a Full Time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, starting in January 2027. The position focuses on delivering engaging Psychology teaching through clear learning objectives, appropriately challenging lessons, effective assessment and differentiated learning. The successful candidate will monitor student achievement, contribute to subject development and support the wider academic vision of the school.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site Teaching and Learning

• Create a classroom environment that supports high-quality learning and teaching.
• Establish clear teaching objectives and determine how learning will be delivered and assessed.
• Plan Psychology lessons with appropriate structure, pace, motivation and challenge.
• Set tasks that maintain student interest and provide suitable academic challenge.
• Establish clear and demanding expectations based on students ' prior attainment.
• Set measurable learning targets and monitor progress against them.
• Identify students with special educational needs and those requiring additional academic challenge.
• Differentiate learning according to individual needs and attainment.
• Make effective use of available teaching time and learning resources.
• Ensure appropriate coverage of relevant programmes of study.

Assessment and Student Progress

• Use assessment effectively to evaluate learning and guide subsequent teaching.
• Apply performance data and relevant indicators to lesson planning and differentiated learning.
• Mark and monitor students ' work and establish appropriate targets for progress.
• Assess and record student achievement systematically.
• Maintain records that demonstrate whether assigned work has been understood and completed.
• Identify student strengths and areas requiring further development.
• Use assessment information to determine achievement levels and inform future planning.
• Undertake assessments required by examination bodies, departmental procedures and academy requirements.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

Classroom Expectations

• Maintain an effective learning environment in accordance with academy procedures.
• Promote appropriate standards of punctuality, behaviour, classwork and homework.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and academic progress.
• Maintain high expectations while providing learning experiences appropriate to different abilities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable health and safety legislation and academy policies concerning safe working practices and equal opportunities.
• Participate in the academy 's Performance Management process and work toward agreed annual targets.
• Act as a performance management reviewer if directed by the Principal.
• Complete required annual training in child protection, safeguarding, health and safety and other areas linked to academy improvement or performance management.
• Follow the academy 's staff dress code and identification requirements.
• Comply with the academy 's computer Acceptable Use Policy.
• Attend required staff briefings.
• Follow academy procedures when leaving and returning to the site during the normal working day.

Subject and School Development

• Contribute to the development of Psychology and other assigned areas of academy work.
• Develop plans with clear targets and success criteria for subject development or maintenance.
• Participate in whole-academy vision and development activities.
• Work constructively with colleagues to support teaching quality and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 's Degree in Education or another relevant field with a teaching qualification.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Psychology or the specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration for children 's well-being.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respect for all members of the school community irrespective of position, gender, age or ethnic background.
• Positive and solution-focused approach to working life.

Professional Development and Benefits

Aldar Education offers a remuneration package that includes a range of benefits. Its future-focused learning model places emphasis on professional development, coaching and training for staff.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

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.

Aldar Education states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply as part of its national development strategy.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is an Abu Dhabi-based education group operating owned and managed schools in the United Arab Emirates. Its network supports more than 38,000 students across 31 schools with almost 5,000 educators representing more than 100 nationalities. The group provides a range of curricula and educational services, including teacher training.