Teacher - Psychology Maternity Cover

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Teacher - Psychology Maternity Cover for Bateen World Academy in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, commencing January 2027. The role focuses on delivering high-quality Psychology teaching and creating a supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will use assessment data to guide planning, monitor student progress, and adapt lessons for GCSE and A Level readiness. Experience teaching the subject up to GCSE/A Level is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the specialist subject.
• Experience teaching up to GCSE and A Level is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to use assessment data to inform planning and track student progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that supports outstanding teaching and student achievement.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and define how learning will be taught and assessed.
• Set challenging tasks that maintain high levels of student engagement.
• Maintain records of student progress and prepare informative reports for parents.
• Use assessment information to inform subsequent teaching and planning.
• Comply with safeguarding and academy policies and procedures.

Skills

2+ years teaching experience

GCSE/A Level teaching desirable

Assessment data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in another relevant field with a teaching qualification

Job description

Teacher - Psychology Maternity Cover Job Snapshot

Role: Teacher - Psychology Maternity Cover Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the specialist subject Job Type: Not specified

Position Overview

Aldar Education is seeking a Teacher - Psychology Maternity Cover for Bateen World Academy in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, commencing January 2027. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality Psychology teaching, creating a challenging and supportive learning environment, using assessment and performance data to guide planning, and monitoring student progress.

Experience teaching the specialist subject to GCSE and A Level is desirable but not essential.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Not specified
• Start Date: January 2027

About the Role

Bateen World Academy is a British and IB World School in Abu Dhabi offering an all-through educational pathway from FS1 to Year 13. The school provides the IB Primary Years Programme from FS1 to Year 6, alongside UK pathways and the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes in Years 12 and 13.

The Teacher - Psychology Maternity Cover will establish a positive climate for learning, set clear teaching objectives, provide appropriate challenge, and use assessment evidence to ensure students make sustained progress.

Teaching and Learning

• Create a learning environment that supports outstanding teaching and student achievement.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and define how learning will be taught and assessed.
• Set challenging tasks that maintain high levels of student interest and engagement.
• Establish appropriate and demanding expectations for students.
• Set clear learning targets based on prior attainment.
• Identify students with special educational needs and those requiring additional academic challenge.
• Structure lessons effectively to maintain pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment while ensuring appropriate coverage of programmes of study.
• Use performance data and key indicators to inform planning and differentiated learning.
• Make effective use of available teaching time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in accordance with academy procedures.
• Promote strong standards of punctuality, behaviour, classwork, and homework.

Assessment and Student Progress

• Mark and monitor student work and establish appropriate targets for progress.
• Use performance data to inform future planning and strengthen learning outcomes.
• Assess and record student progress systematically.
• Maintain records that demonstrate completion and understanding of assigned work.
• Monitor individual strengths and areas requiring development.
• Use assessment information to inform subsequent teaching and planning.
• Recognise and record the level at which each student is achieving.
• Undertake student assessments as required by examination bodies, departmental procedures, and academy policies.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

Professional Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable health and safety requirements and academy safe-working practices.
• Follow equal opportunities requirements and relevant academy policies.
• Participate in the academy 's Performance Management process and work toward agreed annual targets.
• Undertake the role of performance management reviewer if directed by the Principal.
• Complete annual training related to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety.
• Participate in additional training identified for academy improvement or performance management.
• Follow the academy 's staff dress code, including requirements relating to identification.
• Comply with the academy 's computer Acceptable Use Policy.
• Attend staff briefings.
• Follow academy procedures when leaving and returning to site during the normal working day.
• Contribute to subject development and other areas of academy improvement.
• Develop plans with clear targets and success criteria where required.
• Contribute to whole-academy vision and development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Education;
• Bachelor 's degree in another relevant field with a teaching qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching the specialist subject.
• Experience teaching up to GCSE and A Level is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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 regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.
• Positive and solution-focused approach to professional responsibilities.
• Ability to use assessment and performance data effectively.
• Ability to maintain high expectations for student progress, behaviour, and achievement.

Safeguarding and Appointment Requirements

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.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is a UAE-based education provider operating a group of owned and managed schools. Its schools deliver a range of curricula and learning pathways, with a focus on student-centered learning, educational excellence, professional development, and preparing students for future success.