Primary Teacher

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;

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;

Mark students' work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school's Marking Policy;

Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;

Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures;

Prepare and present informative reports to parents;

Attend and support parent/student events;

Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor of 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 National Curriculum.

Job specific knowledge & 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 skills 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 Education is a family of world-class, child centered, 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. 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 Education is 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.