English Teacher - Immediate Start

The Post
Aldar Education is on the lookout for an exceptional English Teacher for Middle School/High School, ready to start immediately. This opportunity is available at ADNOC School - Abu Dhabi Campus.

Joining Aldar Education means becoming part of Abu Dhabi’s premier school group and contributing to shaping its future. ADNOC Schools, managed by Aldar Education, feature state-of-the-art facilities and deliver a 21st Century curriculum enhanced by cutting-edge technology.

These schools follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum and are located in outstanding facilities throughout Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Emirate. The Massachusetts Curriculum is highly esteemed in the U.S. and has established connections with renowned institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates from ADNOC Schools earn the American High School Diploma, which serves as the standard entry credential for colleges and universities in the U.S.

The ideal candidates will embody our core values and principles while demonstrating a sincere understanding and appreciation for the regional culture.

Responsibilities:
• Foster a learning environment that promotes excellence
• Define clear teaching and learning goals
• Assign tasks that engage students and stimulate interest
• Establish high and appropriate expectations
• Set clear objectives based on prior achievement
• Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional capabilities and ensure their requirements are met through tailored approaches
• Provide structured lessons that maintain momentum, motivation, and challenge
• 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’ while promoting positive practices regarding punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework
• Employ diverse teaching strategies to:
i. Align methods with content, organize information, present key concepts, and use suitable vocabulary
ii. Apply effective questioning techniques, listen attentively to students, and address errors and misconceptions
iii. Select appropriate learning resources and enhance study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other educational technologies
• Evaluate the achievement of learning objectives and utilize insights to enhance teaching practices
• Grade student work at least bi-weekly and set progress targets
• Use performance data to inform planning, ensuring that learning and teaching remain effective
• Systematically assess and document student progress, keeping records to verify understanding and completion, track strengths and areas for improvement, and inform planning
• Conduct assessments as required by examination bodies, departmental, and school protocols
• Prepare and deliver informative reports to parents
• Participate in subject development by creating, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Stay current in subject knowledge through continuous professional development and professional reading
• Attend relevant professional development workshops
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal when necessary.

You must be a fully qualified teacher with:
• A passion for education and a caring demeanor
• A Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, along with a PGCE or another teaching qualification, and at least 2 years of teaching experience in the subject area
• Familiarity with the American curriculum
• A commitment to a comprehensive enrichment program
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Respect for all members of the school community
• Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language
• A positive, solution-oriented approach to professional life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services or Police check

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

WHAT WE OFFER
Aldar Education comprises a network of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 22,000 students across our owned and managed institutions, and as we expand, we require highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders.

We provide a competitive remuneration package that includes medical coverage, airfare, furnished accommodation, and a children's education allowance. Our forward-thinking learning model encompasses both students and staff, emphasizing professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will benefit from a broad professional network and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others while also focusing on their own growth.

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

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

While we appreciate all applicants, due to a high volume of submissions and a thorough selection process, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 business days.

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