Teacher - Humanities

Aldar Education overview

Aldar Education is currently seeking a teacher - humanities to support our growing family of schools in the United Arab Emirates, starting in January 2027. As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a teacher training academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

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.

Role purpose

To inspire, engage, and challenge students in their formative years by creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment. To deliver high quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and support students’ academic, social, and personal development.

Requirements

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 to reflect this.

Assessment and data

Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.

Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development using Target Tracker.

Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention.

Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at parent teacher conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour management and duties

Follow the school’s behaviour policy.

Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order 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.

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

Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.

Communicate effectively with parents and carers with regards to students’ achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Run a weekly extracurricular activity each term.

Minimum qualifications

A bachelor degree in education or bachelor degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum experience

Teaching experience in English National Curriculum.

Job specific knowledge and skills

Teaching across the age ability range with proven success.

Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum.

The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and be resilient.

Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience of working in more than one international school desirable.

Additional information

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

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 dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE nationals in their application to 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.