Special Education Needs Teacher - August 2025

The Post
ADNOC Schools is on the lookout for an exceptional Special Education Needs Teacher. This position is located at ADNOC School - Abu Dhabi Campus.

ADNOC Schools follow the esteemed Massachusetts State Curriculum and are situated in excellent facilities in both Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The Massachusetts Curriculum is recognized as one of the most prestigious and effective educational frameworks in the United States, boasting strong connections to renowned higher education institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates from ADNOC Schools earn the American High School Diploma, which is the standard qualification for entry into US colleges and universities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the distinguished Aldar family of schools and contribute to the advancement of Abu Dhabi’s premier school network.

The ideal candidates will embody our core values and ethos, demonstrating a genuine appreciation and understanding of the cultural values of the region.

Responsibilities:
• Foster a learning environment that supports exceptional educational practices
• Establish clear teaching and learning goals
• Design tasks that challenge students and maintain high engagement levels
• Set appropriate and ambitious expectations
• Define clear targets based on prior achievements
• Recognize SEN or gifted students, ensuring their needs are met through tailored approaches
• Structure lessons effectively to sustain pace, motivation, and challenge
• Utilize assessment for learning effectively
• Leverage performance data and key indicators to inform planning, delivering differentiated lessons
• Uphold discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ while promoting punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework completion
• Employ a range of teaching strategies to:
i. Align approaches with content, organize information, present essential ideas, and use suitable vocabulary
ii. Implement effective questioning, attentively listen to students, and address errors and misconceptions
iii. Select appropriate learning resources and promote study skills through the library, ICT, and other educational technologies
• Evaluate the achievement of learning objectives and utilize findings to enhance specific teaching aspects
• Provide feedback on student work at least bi-weekly and establish progress targets
• Use performance data to guide planning, ensuring that Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value’
• Systematically assess and record student progress, maintaining records to monitor understanding, strengths, and areas needing development, thereby informing planning and recognizing achievement levels
• Conduct assessments as required by examination bodies, departmental, and school protocols
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Participate in subject development by creating, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Stay current with subject knowledge through continuous professional development and professional reading
• Attend relevant professional development workshops
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal as necessary.

You must be a fully qualified teacher with:
• A passion for and commitment to nurturing students
• A Bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education or a related field, alongside a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, with a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience
• Familiarity with the American curriculum
• A dedication to an extensive enrichment program
• Active and recent involvement in extracurricular activities
• Respect for all members of 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

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

WHAT WE OFFER
ADNOC Schools is a network of world-class, child-centered, and innovative educational institutions located in the UAE. We serve over 22,000 students across our owned and managed schools, and as we expand, we continuously seek highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders.

We provide an appealing remuneration package that includes medical coverage, flights, furnished accommodation, and an education allowance for children. Our forward-thinking learning model involves both students and staff, placing a strong emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will gain access to a broad network of professionals and opportunities to lead training initiatives while also advancing their own skills.

ADNOC Schools is eager to connect with like-minded, progressive 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 modify this description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We also support the national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply to our organization.

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

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