Teacher - Spanish Language

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Teacher – Spanish Language (MFL) in a dynamic primary–secondary setting. The role requires delivering engaging Spanish lessons, supporting bilingual learners, and contributing to planned curriculum across age groups.

The ideal candidate holds a Spanish-related degree, a recognised teaching qualification, 1–2 years of classroom experience, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion within UAE culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages, Education, or related subject.
• PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Spanish within a school environment.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Strong spoken and written Spanish language proficiency.
• Good understanding of modern foreign language teaching methods.
• Ability to teach students across the full age range and varying abilities.
• Experience using assessment evidence to improve planning and student progress.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and attention to student wellbeing.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills.
• Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and support professionals.
• Respect for all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, nationality, or background.
• Positive, resilient, and solution-focused approach to working life.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse international education environment.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of UAE culture and regional values.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or equivalent police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Spanish lessons that inspire students and support strong academic progress.
• Plan learning experiences that meet curriculum requirements and assigned age-group expectations.
• Develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills.
• Use songs, stories, conversations, role‑play, games, cultural topics, and digital resources to make language learning engaging.
• Create opportunities for students to use Spanish confidently in meaningful classroom situations.
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to prepare lessons, resources, assessments, and intervention activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
• Build positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work flexibly with curriculum teams and learning support colleagues.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the relevant curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Organize classroom resources, language displays, and learning areas to create a stimulating environment.
• Adapt teaching for students across the full ability range.
• Support learners for whom English is not their first language.
• Use inclusive strategies to meet different academic, social, and developmental needs.
• Reflect on lesson delivery, classroom provision, student engagement, and progress.
• Adjust planning, resources, teaching methods, and intervention based on assessment evidence.
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and other professionals when required.
• Embed the school’s Teacher and Learner DNA language, attitudes, and values across the curriculum.
• Take responsibility for the progress and attainment of assigned classes.
• Assess and record student development using Target Tracker and other approved school systems.
• Use assessment data to guide future planning, differentiation, targeted support, and extension work.
• Identify students who require additional language support or greater academic challenge.
• Give constructive feedback that helps students understand their achievements and next steps.
• Update parents and carers on student progress during Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy consistently and fairly.
• Manage classes using approaches appropriate to students’ ages and individual needs.
• Maintain respectful relationships with pupils and exercise appropriate authority when required.
• Inspire, motivate, and challenge learners while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom.
• Promote self‑control, confidence, responsibility, and learner independence.
• Participate in curriculum action groups supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
• Communicate student achievement and wellbeing through approved systems such as CPOMS.
• Contribute positively to the wider life, values, and ethos of the school.
• Support extracurricular activities and language‑related events when assigned.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, training, and collaborative planning.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding, academic, behavioural, and pastoral records.
• Fulfil other reasonable duties assigned by school leadership.

Skills

Spanish language teaching

Modern foreign languages

Classroom teaching

Spanish speaking

Spanish grammar

Pronunciation

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Inclusive education

Assessment data analysis

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

CPOMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish

PGCE or teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Position: Teacher – Spanish Language | Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Primary‑Secondary Education | Experience: 1–2 years of classroom teaching | Employment: Full‑time | Salary: AED 10,000–15,000 per month.

Teacher – Spanish Language in Abu Dhabi Emirate is a Primary‑Secondary Education opportunity for a qualified modern foreign languages educator who can deliver engaging, inclusive, and academically purposeful Spanish lessons. Aldar Education is hiring a Teacher – MFL (Spanish) to join its growing network of schools at the beginning of the 2026‑2027 academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Spanish lessons that inspire students and support strong academic progress.
• Plan learning experiences that meet curriculum requirements and assigned age‑group expectations.
• Develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills.
• Use songs, stories, conversations, role‑play, games, cultural topics, and digital resources to make language learning engaging.
• Create opportunities for students to use Spanish confidently in meaningful classroom situations.
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to prepare lessons, resources, assessments, and intervention activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
• Build positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work flexibly with curriculum teams and learning support colleagues.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the relevant curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Organize classroom resources, language displays, and learning areas to create a stimulating environment.
• Adapt teaching for students across the full ability range.
• Support learners for whom English is not their first language.
• Use inclusive strategies to meet different academic, social, and developmental needs.
• Reflect on lesson delivery, classroom provision, student engagement, and progress.
• Adjust planning, resources, teaching methods, and intervention based on assessment evidence.
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and other professionals when required.
• Embed the school’s Teacher and Learner DNA language, attitudes, and values across the curriculum.
• Take responsibility for the progress and attainment of assigned classes.
• Assess and record student development using Target Tracker and other approved school systems.
• Use assessment data to guide future planning, differentiation, targeted support, and extension work.
• Identify students who require additional language support or greater academic challenge.
• Give constructive feedback that helps students understand their achievements and next steps.
• Update parents and carers on student progress during Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy consistently and fairly.
• Manage classes using approaches appropriate to students’ ages and individual needs.
• Maintain respectful relationships with pupils and exercise appropriate authority when required.
• Inspire, motivate, and challenge learners while maintaining a safe and orderly classroom.
• Promote self‑control, confidence, responsibility, and learner independence.
• Participate in curriculum action groups supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
• Communicate student achievement and wellbeing through approved systems such as CPOMS.
• Contribute positively to the wider life, values, and ethos of the school.
• Support extracurricular activities and language‑related events when assigned.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, training, and collaborative planning.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding, academic, behavioural, and pastoral records.
• Fulfil other reasonable duties assigned by school leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages, Education, or a related subject.
• PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching Spanish within a school environment.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Strong spoken and written Spanish language proficiency.
• Good understanding of modern foreign language teaching methods.
• Ability to teach students across different ages, abilities, and learning needs.
• Experience using assessment evidence to improve planning and student progress.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and attention to student wellbeing.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills.
• Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and support professionals.
• Respect for all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age, nationality, or background.
• Positive, resilient, and solution‑focused approach to working life.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse international education environment.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of UAE culture and regional values.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or equivalent police clearance.
• Ability to obtain satisfactory references and required employment approvals.

Skills Set

• Spanish language teaching
• Modern foreign languages
• Classroom teaching
• Spanish speaking, listening, reading, writing
• Spanish grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary development
• Communicative language teaching
• Curriculum planning, lesson preparation, differentiated instruction
• Inclusive education, student assessment, Target Tracker, assessment data analysis
• Intervention planning, classroom management, behaviour management
• English as an additional language, parent communication, Parent Teacher Conferences, CPOMS
• Safeguarding, cultural awareness, learning resource development, curriculum action groups, reflective teaching
• Student progress monitoring

Benefits

Employment package includes medical cover, annual flights, housing support, and free school places for eligible children in accordance with company policy. Teachers also receive access to professional development, coaching, training, and a broad professional network with opportunities to contribute to the development of colleagues.