Teacher - Primary (KS2) - Muna British Academy (AY26/27)

Aldar Education is looking for an exceptional Teacher - Primary (KS2) to become part of Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, starting in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Since our inception in 2009, we have established a strong reputation for excellence, achieving an “Outstanding” ADEK rating consistently since 2015. In August 2025, Muna British Academy moved to a cutting-edge campus situated in the esteemed Saadiyat Lagoons community. This transition has allowed us to broaden our offerings, now accommodating students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future—all within an inspiring environment that supports our mission to deliver outstanding education.

Our new campus is equipped with world-class facilities designed to enhance academic excellence, creativity, and personal development. This relocation marks an exciting new chapter in our journey and provides an extraordinary opportunity for our community to thrive in a premier educational setting.

As we prepare to expand our secondary year groups in the upcoming academic year, this is a fantastic chance to join the highly esteemed Aldar family of schools and play a significant role in shaping the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational group.

Ideal candidates will resonate with our core values and ethos, demonstrating a sincere understanding and appreciation of the region's culture and values.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and learning:

• Show a thorough understanding of the KS2 Curriculum to effectively implement it and achieve learning outcomes.

• Use suitable syllabi, materials, and schemes of work for teaching.

• Organize classroom provisions and learning resources, creating displays that promote a positive learning environment.

• Assist KS2 leaders in enhancing the development of teaching and learning across the key stage.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver sessions that address the diverse needs of all students in the class.

• Consistently and effectively plan lessons and sequences of lessons in the long, medium, and short term to meet individual learning needs.

• Engage students by providing enjoyable and creative lessons that challenge them and encourage critical thinking.

• Observe and assess students according to school assessment standards.

• Reflect on classroom provision, teaching sessions, progress made, and make necessary adjustments to the environment, planning, and curriculum.

• Support SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students, ensuring their needs are met through tailored differentiation.

• Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, when needed, to address diverse learning needs.

• Facilitate Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face-to-Face lessons.

Wider professional responsibilities:

• Collaborate as part of a curriculum action group, assisting with planning, assessment, resources, and special events related to the team.

• Help organize and participate in school events, outings, and extra-curricular activities (ECAs).

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding students’ achievements and well-being using appropriate school systems and processes.

• Take initiative in personal professional development to ensure high-quality teaching and successful fulfillment of roles and responsibilities.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education or a Bachelor's degree with a requisite post-teaching qualification (PGCE or similar in Primary Education).

Minimum Experience: At least 2 years of experience teaching the England National Curriculum (ENC) in a similar role.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language (EAL).

• Essential experience teaching the England National Curriculum in a primary environment.

• Ability to engage professionally with a variety of stakeholders.

• A passion for teaching and commitment to nurturing and educating children.

• High levels of professionalism with a focus on children's well-being.

• Recent and ongoing involvement in extra-curricular activities.

• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to work.

• Qualities of warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive, and a child-centered focus.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

• Proficiency in IT and familiarity with online technologies to support 21st-century teaching.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with parents in a diverse, multicultural setting.

What we offer:

Aldar Education is a family of innovative, child-centered schools located in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our network of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, we seek highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We provide an attractive compensation package that includes medical coverage, flights, housing, and complimentary school places for children. Our future-focused learning model encompasses both students and staff, emphasizing professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to an extensive network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to the training of others while also advancing their own development.

Aldar Education welcomes applications from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who are eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities we offer.

This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to modify this description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

Aldar Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to share this commitment. Job offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.