Teacher - Primary

Job description / Role

Job overview

Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding primary teacher for the Pearl British Academy, commencing immediately.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family.

Candidates must have a secure knowledge of teaching the English National Curriculum. Potential candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning to ensure outstanding progress for all. They will be able to demonstrate leadership skills and experiences at a variety of levels and be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

Successful candidates will find themselves welcomed into a wonderful school family community, where staff are held in high regard by pupils, parents, and school leadership alike.

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

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, through:
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge, and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress;
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work, and homework;
• Assessing how well learning objectives have been achieved and using them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Marking students' work at least once every two weeks, and setting targets for progress, in accordance with the school's Marking Policy;
• Assessing and recording students' progress systematically and keeping records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning, and progress;
• Undertaking assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department, and school procedures;
• Preparing and presenting informative reports to parents;
• Attending and supporting parent and student events;
• Taking part in subject development by producing, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work;
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required;
• Any other duties as assigned by the senior leadership team (SLT).

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a classroom teacher in the English curriculum.

Job specific knowledge and skills

• Commitment to school's vision and values;
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student;
• Commitment to continuing professional development;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisation skills;
• Knowledge of current developments in education;
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding;
• Teaching across ability range with proven success;
• Experience of working in more than one international school;
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations, and be resilient.

What we offer

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE nationals in their application at our company.

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.