Business Studies Teacher - Immediate Start

Aldar Education is on the lookout for exceptional Business Studies Teachers to fill a current opening at ADNOC School, located in Ruwais within the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ADNOC Schools follow the prestigious Massachusetts State Curriculum and offer outstanding facilities in both Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Emirate. This curriculum is renowned in the United States for its excellence and has strong connections with prominent higher education institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students graduating from ADNOC Schools earn the American High School Diploma, which is recognized as the standard qualification for entry into US colleges and universities.

This is a remarkable opportunity to become part of the esteemed Aldar family of schools and contribute to the future of one of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational groups.

The ideal candidates will resonate with our core values and ethos, demonstrating a sincere understanding and appreciation of the region’s values.

Key Responsibilities:

- Foster a learning environment that promotes exceptional educational practices.
- Define clear teaching and learning objectives.
- Create engaging tasks that stimulate student interest and participation.
- Establish challenging expectations for students.
- Set clear targets based on students’ prior achievements.
- Identify students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or those who are particularly gifted, and ensure their needs are met through tailored differentiation.
- Structure lessons effectively to maintain pace, motivation, and a challenge for students.
- Utilize assessment for learning effectively.
- Leverage performance data and key indicators to inform lesson planning and deliver differentiated instruction.
- Uphold discipline in line with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and promote positive practices regarding punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework.
- Employ a variety of teaching strategies to:
i. Align teaching methods with content, organize information, present key ideas, and utilize appropriate vocabulary.
ii. Implement effective questioning, attentively listen to students, and address errors and misconceptions.
iii. Choose suitable learning resources and cultivate study skills through library access, I.C.T., and other educational technologies.

- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning objectives and use feedback to enhance teaching practices.
- Grade student work bi-weekly and set progress targets.
- Use performance data to refine lesson planning, ensuring continuous value is added to learning and teaching.
- Systematically assess and document student progress, maintaining records to track understanding, monitor strengths and areas for improvement, and inform future planning.
- Conduct assessments as required by examination bodies and school procedures.
- Prepare and deliver informative reports to parents.
- Engage in subject development by creating, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work.
- Keep subject knowledge current through continuous professional development and professional reading.
- Participate in relevant professional development workshops.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal.

Qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies or Economics along with a Teaching Qualification.
- At least two years of post-graduate teaching experience.
- A genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic education.
- Recent and consistent participation in extracurricular activities.
- Respect for all individuals within the school community.
- Experience with students for whom English is an additional language.
- A positive, solution-oriented approach to work.
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services or Police check.
- Ideally, candidates should be locally available.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV, including the details of two referees, as supporting documents on the TES website.

WHAT WE OFFER

Aldar Education represents a network of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 22,000 students across our owned and managed institutions. As we expand, we seek highly skilled, inspirational, and committed school leaders to join us.

We provide an attractive compensation package that includes medical coverage, flight allowances, furnished accommodation, and free school placements for children. Our forward-thinking learning model emphasizes professional development, coaching, and training for both students and staff.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to connect with a broad network of professionals and lead training initiatives while also focusing on their own development.

Aldar Education is eager to engage with forward-thinking, like-minded school leaders who are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities we present.

This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

While we are excited to consider all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 business days.

Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. Any appointment offer will be contingent upon relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.