Business Studies Teacher - Immediate Start

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

ADNOC Schools follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum and are equipped with excellent facilities in both Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate. This curriculum is among the most esteemed and successful in the United States and has strong connections with prominent higher education institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates from ADNOC Schools receive the American High School Diploma, which serves as the standard entry qualification for colleges and universities in the U.S.

This presents a thrilling opportunity to become a part of the esteemed Aldar family of schools, contributing to the future of the leading school group in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidates will strongly resonate with our core values and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the cultural values of the region.

Responsibilities include:
- Fostering a learning environment conducive to exceptional teaching practices
- Establishing clear teaching and learning objectives
- Designing tasks that challenge students and maintain high engagement levels
- Setting rigorous and appropriate expectations
- Defining clear targets based on prior student performance
- Recognizing and addressing the needs of students with special educational needs (SEN) or high ability through differentiated instruction
- Structuring lessons effectively to maintain pace, motivation, and challenge
- Utilizing assessment for learning strategies effectively
- Analyzing performance data and key indicators to inform lesson planning and deliver tailored instruction
- Upholding discipline in line with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ while promoting good practices in punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework completion
- Employing diverse teaching strategies to:
i. Align methods with content, organize information, highlight key concepts, and use appropriate terminology
ii. Implement effective questioning, actively listen to students, and address errors and misconceptions
iii. Select suitable learning resources and enhance study skills utilizing library, ICT, and other learning technologies
- Evaluating the achievement of learning objectives and using this information to enhance specific teaching aspects
- Grading student work at least bi-weekly and establishing progress targets
- Utilizing performance data to inform planning and ensure that learning and teaching continually add value
- Systematically assessing and documenting students' progress, maintaining records to verify understanding and completion, monitoring strengths and areas for improvement, informing lesson planning, and recognizing achievement levels
- Conducting assessments as required by examination bodies and school procedures
- Preparing and presenting informative reports to parents
- Participating in subject development by crafting, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
- Keeping current with subject knowledge through continuous professional development and professional literature
- Attending relevant professional development workshops
- Taking on additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Vice Principal.

Candidates must be fully qualified teachers with:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies or Economics along with a Teaching qualification
- At least two years of postgraduate teaching experience
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic child education
- Recent and consistent participation in extracurricular activities
- Respect for all members of the school community
- Experience with students for whom English is a second language
- A positive, solution-oriented approach to work
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services or Police check
- Preference for candidates who are locally available.

Application:
Please submit a cover letter and CV, including details of two referees, as supporting documents via the TES website.

WHAT WE OFFER
Aldar Education is a family of innovative, child-centered schools of exceptional quality located in the UAE. We serve over 22,000 students within our network of owned and managed schools, and as we expand, our need for skilled, inspiring, and dedicated school leaders continues to grow.

We provide a competitive remuneration package that includes medical coverage, flight allowances, furnished accommodation, and complimentary school placements for children. Our future-oriented learning model encompasses both students and staff, emphasizing professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will gain access to an extensive network of professionals and opportunities to lead training initiatives for others while also advancing their own development.

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

This job description is not exhaustive. Aldar Education reserves the right to update it at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We also support our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

While we would be pleased to consider all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 business days due to the high volume of applications and rigorous selection process.

Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools prioritize safeguarding children and young people, and any job offer will be contingent upon relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.