Elementary Classroom Teacher - August 2025 Start

The Post
ADNOC Schools is on the lookout for exceptional Elementary Classroom Teachers to join our team starting in August 2025. This vacancy is located at ADNOC School, Ghayathi in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ADNOC Schools follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities situated in Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Massachusetts Curriculum is highly esteemed and recognized as one of the most effective in the United States, boasting strong connections to elite higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates from ADNOC Schools receive the American High School Diploma, a key entry requirement for colleges and universities in the US.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the successful Aldar family of schools and play a vital role in shaping the future of Abu Dhabi's leading educational institution.

Ideal candidates will resonate with our core values and ethos, demonstrating a genuine understanding and appreciation for the region's values.

Responsibilities:
• Foster a learning environment that promotes exceptional educational practices
• Establish clear teaching and learning objectives
• Design tasks that engage students and spark high levels of interest
• Set high expectations and appropriate challenges for all students
• Develop clear targets that build on previous achievements
• Identify students with special educational needs or those who are exceptionally able, ensuring their requirements are met through tailored differentiation
• Structure lessons to 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’, promoting punctuality, positive behavior, work standards, and homework completion
• Employ varied teaching strategies to:
i. Align the approach to content, organize information, highlight key ideas, and utilize appropriate vocabulary
ii. Implement effective questioning techniques, actively listen to students, and address errors and misconceptions
iii. Select suitable learning resources and develop study skills through the library, ICT, and other educational technologies
• Evaluate the extent to which learning objectives have been achieved and use this information to enhance specific teaching aspects
• Grade students' work at least biweekly and set progress targets
• Use performance data to guide planning, ensuring that learning and teaching continue to add value
• Systematically assess and document students' progress, maintaining records to check understanding, monitor strengths and areas for growth, inform planning, and recognize students' achievement levels
• Conduct assessments as required by examination bodies, departmental and school protocols
• 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
• Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Vice Principal when necessary.

You must be a fully qualified teacher with:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, along with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in the relevant field.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing the whole child
• Recent and consistent engagement 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 contact details for two referees, as supporting documents on the TES website.

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

We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes medical coverage, flight allowances, furnished accommodation, and free schooling for children. Our forward-thinking educational model emphasizes the professional development of both students and staff, providing opportunities for coaching and training. Successful candidates will benefit from a vast network of professionals and the chance to lead training initiatives while also advancing their own skills.

ADNOC Schools is eager to connect with like-minded, forward-thinking educational leaders who are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities we present.

This job description is not exhaustive. ADNOC Schools reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We actively encourage UAE Nationals to apply for positions within our organization.

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

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