Teacher of Art and Design - AY26/27 - Muna British Academy

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Art and Design to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, commencing in the academic year 2026–2027.

Since our establishment in 2009, we have built a strong reputation for excellence, consistently earning an “Outstanding” rating from ADEK since 2015. In August 2025, Muna British Academy moved to a state-of-the-art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community. This transition has enabled us to expand our offerings to cater to students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13 soon, all within an inspiring environment committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences.

Our new campus features world-class facilities that foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This relocation marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, offering an unparalleled opportunity for our community to thrive in a premier educational setting.

As we prepare to expand our secondary year groups in the next academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the esteemed Aldar family of schools and contribute to the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational organization.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the art and design curriculum, delivering high-quality instruction throughout Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, including GCSE, A Level, and BTEC pathways as applicable.
• Teach a variety of art and design disciplines at Key Stage 3, encompassing drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, and design processes, with the ability to focus on a specific area at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 when needed.
• Conduct engaging and well-organized lessons that foster students’ creativity, technical skills, visual literacy, and understanding of artistic processes and concepts.
• Create and implement schemes of work that adhere to the UK National Curriculum at KS3 and satisfy the requirements of examination boards for KS4 and KS5.
• Prepare students comprehensively for external qualifications such as (I)GCSE, A Level, and BTEC Art and Design qualifications.
• Promote creative exploration through experimentation with various materials, techniques, processes, and artistic styles.
• Provide high-quality guidance and feedback during coursework and portfolio development to help students meet examination standards.
• Design lessons and learning sequences tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate challenges and support for a diverse range of abilities.
• Effectively use assessments to track student progress, inform planning, and assist students in reaching their full potential.
• Encourage students’ independence, resilience, and reflective practices through sketchbook work, research, experimentation, and portfolio development.
• Maintain well-organized art studios and classrooms, featuring resources and displays that foster a stimulating and inspiring creative learning environment.
• Uphold high health and safety standards when students are working with specialized materials, tools, and equipment.
• Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies, including digital technology and blended learning methods, to enhance student engagement and advancement.
• Address the needs of all learners, including POD (SEN), EAL, and G&T students, through effective differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
• Contribute to the development of the art and design curriculum, ensuring it remains engaging, rigorous, and aligned with contemporary trends in art, design, and creative industries.

Assessment, Progress, and Achievement

• Monitor and evaluate student progress using assessment data to inform teaching and identify students requiring additional challenge or support.
• Offer clear and constructive feedback that helps students improve.

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