[2490] Teacher - MFL (Spanish and French) - Yasmina British Academy (AY 26/27)
About This Role
Aldar Academies is excited to announce an opening for a Teacher - MFL at Yasmina British Academy, starting in August 2026.
This is a fantastic chance to become a part of the esteemed Aldar family, known for its success and commitment to excellence.
Candidates should possess a strong understanding of the English National Curriculum. Applicants must showcase a proven ability to implement effective strategies that enhance learning standards and bridge gaps, ensuring exceptional progress for every student. Leadership experience at various levels and a collaborative approach to teamwork are essential.
Successful applicants will be embraced by a supportive school community where staff are valued by students, parents, and school leadership alike.
Candidates should resonate with our core values and ethos, along with a genuine appreciation for the region's values.
Key Task:
- To deliver lessons that motivate students to excel and achieve optimal outcomes.
Roles and responsibilities encompass:
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Effective communication at all levels.
- Commitment to fostering positive relationships within the school community.
- Collaborating with colleagues to design engaging lessons that align with curriculum requirements.
- Flexibility in liaising with fellow teachers.
- Partnering with parents to promote the well-being and academic success of all students.
- Coordinating with curriculum support staff (if applicable) to enhance children's development.
Teaching and Learning:
- A solid grasp of the Curriculum.
- Organizing classroom resources and learning materials, and creating displays that foster an engaging learning environment.
- Planning, preparing, and delivering sessions tailored to meet the diverse needs of all students in the class.
- Inspiring pupils through enthusiastic and imaginative teaching.
- Observing and assessing students in accordance with school assessment protocols.
- Reflecting on classroom practices, evaluating sessions taught, and adapting the environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
- Collaborating with professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, as needed.
Assessment and Data:
- Taking responsibility for a class's progress.
- Meeting assessment requirements and documenting student development using Target Tracker.
- Utilizing assessment data to inform future planning, provision, and interventions.
- Providing feedback to parents and guardians regarding student progress during Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
Behavior Management and Duties:
- Adhering to the school's behavior policy.
- Managing classes effectively by employing strategies that cater to the needs of students, inspiring, motivating, and challenging them.
- Building positive relationships with students, exercising appropriate authority, and making decisive actions when necessary in line with the school's behavior policy.
- Being a positive role model, consistently demonstrating the attitudes, values, and behaviors expected of students.
- Upholding high standards of behavior, fostering self-control and independence among all learners.
- Carrying out duties as directed in accordance with school policy.
Wider Professional Responsibilities:
- Participating in a curriculum action group to support planning, assessment, resources, and special events related to the team.
- Assisting in organizing and participating in school events, outings, and activities that may occur on weekends or evenings.
- Effectively communicating with parents/guardians regarding students' achievements and well-being through school systems such as CPOMS as appropriate.
- Contributing positively to the broader life and ethos of the school.
- Leading a weekly ECA each term.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with a PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification.
Minimum Experience:
- At least 1-2 years of teaching experience.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Previous experience with students for whom English is not their first language.
- A strong passion for teaching and a commitment to the holistic development of the child.
- High levels of professionalism and consideration for children's well-being.
- Recent and active participation in extra-curricular activities.
- Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnic background.
- A positive and solution-oriented approach to work.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.