Teacher- Science

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education's Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi seeks passionate teachers to inspire students through an American curriculum. The ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and teaching qualification, along with experience to foster positive learning experiences and engagement in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with non-native English speakers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Plan engaging lessons and assess student development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet curriculum requirements.

Skills

English Language Teaching

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related subject

Job description

Job Description

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognized and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Ghad Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is underpinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower, allowing all students to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• 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 curriculum requirements.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure happiness and the 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.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• 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 accordingly.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required.

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 when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Have 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:

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• 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.

Assessment and Data:

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on students’ progress at Parent-Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other 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 their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration for the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.