Teacher - Science Maternity Cover

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education's Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi Emirate seeks an experienced Teacher of Science for maternity cover, delivering engaging lessons within an English Curriculum and GCSE/A Level framework.

The role emphasizes assessment use, differentiation, safeguarding, and collaboration with families, with a focus on maintaining high academic standards and continuous student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline with recognized teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Experience delivering science up to GCSE and A Level valuable.
• Ability to differentiate for varied abilities and support EAL students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured science lessons with clear objectives.
• Differentiate teaching using assessment data.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to students.
• Prepare progress reports for parents.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Science teaching

English Curriculum

GCSE science

A Level science

Curriculum planning

Lesson design

Differentiated instruction

Scientific enquiry

Practical science teaching

Student assessment

Performance data analysis

Progress tracking

Target setting

Examination preparation

Assessment for learning

Classroom management

Behaviour management

SEN identification

High ability student support

ICT for learning

Digital learning technologies

Scientific vocabulary development

Student questioning techniques

Misconception identification

Marking and feedback

Parent reporting

Safeguarding

Child protection

Health and safety

Curriculum development

Department collaboration

Extracurricular participation

English additional language support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Teacher - Science Maternity Cover Job Snapshot Role: Teacher - Science Maternity Cover Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching experience preferred Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Teacher - Science Maternity Cover in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an accomplished science educator joining Yasmina British Academy from October 2026. Aldar Education is hiring a teacher who can deliver engaging science instruction within an English Curriculum environment, use assessment and performance data to raise achievement, differentiate lessons for varied abilities, and maintain the high academic standards associated with GCSE and A Level education.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 12000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Teacher - Science Maternity Cover will provide continuity of high-quality science teaching while supporting the academic priorities and wider educational culture of Yasmina British Academy. The role requires more than subject delivery: the teacher will create challenging learning experiences, monitor individual progress, respond to assessment evidence, support students with different abilities, and contribute to departmental and academy-wide improvement. Working within an established English Curriculum school, the teacher will help students develop scientific knowledge, analytical thinking, practical understanding, and independent study habits. Consistent classroom expectations, careful use of performance data, safeguarding awareness, and effective collaboration with colleagues and families will be central to maintaining strong outcomes during the maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured science lessons with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and appropriate levels of challenge.
• Create a classroom climate that supports outstanding learning, curiosity, participation, and responsible student behaviour.
• Translate curriculum requirements into lessons that progressively build scientific knowledge, practical skills, subject vocabulary, and conceptual understanding.
• Set ambitious learning targets based on prior attainment and regularly review progress against those expectations.
• Identify students requiring additional support as well as highly able learners who need greater academic challenge.
• Differentiated instruction: Differentiate teaching using assessment evidence, performance data, learning needs, and individual student capabilities.
• Maintain an appropriate pace during lessons while balancing explanation, questioning, independent work, practical activity, assessment, and student discussion.
• Use varied teaching techniques to structure complex scientific information and communicate important concepts clearly.
• Apply effective questioning strategies to check understanding, identify misconceptions, and encourage students to explain scientific reasoning.
• Select suitable textbooks, laboratory resources, ICT tools, digital learning technologies, library materials, and other instructional resources.
• Help students develop independent research, study, revision, and examination skills alongside subject knowledge.
• Ensure appropriate coverage of programmes of study and maintain accurate curriculum records.
• Mark and monitor student work consistently and provide useful targets that guide further improvement.
• Assessment will be integrated into everyday teaching rather than treated as a separate activity. The teacher will systematically record student achievement, examine strengths and areas requiring development, and use these findings to adjust planning.
• Complete assessments required by examination bodies, the science department, and academy procedures.
• Maintain reliable records showing student attainment, completion of work, understanding of key concepts, and progress over time.
• Prepare clear and informative progress reports for parents and provide constructive feedback during Parent Teacher Consultations.
• Evaluate teaching practice critically and make practical adjustments where changes could improve learning effectiveness.
• Follow academy procedures governing behaviour, homework, punctuality, classroom expectations, and quality of student work.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with applicable health and safety requirements, including responsibilities associated with science learning environments.
• Complete required safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and academy improvement training.
• Participate in staff briefings, department meetings, professional development activities, and performance management processes.
• Contribute to subject development plans with clear objectives, improvement priorities, and measurable success criteria.
• Work constructively with colleagues to share teaching materials, facilities, specialist resources, and effective classroom practices.
• Participate in academy improvement planning and contribute to the wider strategic direction of Yasmina British Academy.
• Support Open Evenings, Parent Teacher Consultations, academy events, community activities, and liaison initiatives with partner schools.
• Contribute positively to extracurricular provision and the broader academic and social life of the academy.

Ideal Profile

Applicants should hold a bachelor 's degree in Education or another relevant academic discipline together with a recognized teaching qualification. A minimum of two years of experience teaching the specialist subject is preferred. Experience delivering science up to GCSE and A Level would be particularly valuable, although it is not essential. The successful candidate should understand how to teach students for whom English is not their first language and be able to adapt scientific explanations without reducing academic expectations. A strong interest in educating the whole child is essential. The academy is looking for a teacher who combines subject knowledge with concern for student wellbeing, personal development, confidence, and long-term achievement. Candidates should demonstrate professional conduct, thoughtful classroom judgment, constructive teamwork, and recent involvement in extracurricular activities. The position requires respect for colleagues and students from varied cultural and personal backgrounds together with a positive, practical approach to solving everyday educational challenges. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or appropriate police clearance.

Skills Set

• Science teaching
• English Curriculum
• GCSE science
• A Level science
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson design
• Differentiated instruction
• Scientific enquiry
• Practical science teaching
• Student assessment
• Performance data analysis
• Progress tracking
• Target setting
• Examination preparation
• Assessment for learning
• Classroom management
• Behaviour management
• SEN identification
• High ability student support
• ICT for learning
• Digital learning technologies
• Scientific vocabulary development
• Student questioning techniques
• Misconception identification
• Marking and feedback
• Parent reporting
• Safeguarding
• Child protection
• Health and safety
• Curriculum development
• Department collaboration
• Extracurricular participation
• English additional language support

Why Join Us

Yasmina British Academy offers science educators the opportunity to work within a high-performing Abu Dhabi learning environment recognized for strong academic outcomes and ambitious expectations. Its English Curriculum pathway, including I-GCSE, GCSE, and A Level education, gives teachers the opportunity to work with students progressing toward internationally recognized qualifications. The academy 's modern multi-building campus provides access to contemporary teaching spaces and facilities designed to support academic, sporting, social, and performance activities. Joining the wider Aldar Education network also creates exposure to professional development, collaborative practice, school improvement initiatives, and a substantial community of experienced educators across the UAE.

About the Company

Aldar Education operates a network of schools across the United Arab Emirates, including Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi. The organization supports high-quality education through strong teaching standards, student safeguarding, professional development, modern learning environments, and school communities designed to help young people achieve academically while developing confidence, responsibility, creativity, and wider life skills.