English Teacher - Immediate Start

The Position
Aldar Education is in search of an exceptional English Teacher for the Middle School/High School Level to start immediately. This opportunity is located at ADNOC School - Abu Dhabi Campus.

Joining Aldar Education presents an exciting chance to influence the future of one of Abu Dhabi’s premier school groups. Managed by Aldar Education, ADNOC Schools provide state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver a 21st Century curriculum enriched with the latest technology and world-class amenities.

ADNOC Schools follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum and are situated in excellent facilities across Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Emirate. This esteemed curriculum is recognized as one of the top educational frameworks in the United States and maintains strong connections with renowned higher education institutions, including 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.

Ideal candidates will embody our core values and demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the cultural values of the region.

Responsibilities:
• Foster a learning environment that promotes exceptional educational practices
• Establish clear teaching and learning aims
• Assign tasks that engage students and stimulate high levels of interest
• Set ambitious and appropriate expectations
• Define clear objectives that build upon previous achievements
• Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional abilities and ensure their needs are addressed through tailored approaches
• Provide structured lessons that maintain momentum, motivation, and challenge
• Utilize assessment effectively to support learning
• Leverage performance data and key indicators to guide lesson planning, ensuring lessons are differentiated
• Uphold discipline in line with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ while promoting positive behavior in terms of punctuality, conduct, work standards, and homework
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to:
i. Align teaching methods with content, organize information, present key concepts, and select suitable vocabulary
ii. Engage in effective questioning, actively listen to students, and address errors and misunderstandings
iii. Choose appropriate learning resources and enhance study skills through the library, ICT, and other educational technologies
• Evaluate how well learning objectives have been met and utilize this information to refine specific teaching aspects
• Grade student work at least bi-weekly and establish progress targets
• Use performance data to inform lesson planning, ensuring that Learning and Teaching consistently ‘adds value’
• Systematically assess and document student progress, maintaining records that monitor understanding and completion of work, highlight strengths and areas for improvement, inform planning, and recognize achievement levels
• Conduct assessments as required by examination boards and school procedures
• 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
• Undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Principal or Vice Principal.

You must be a fully qualified teacher with:
• A passion for education and a caring nature
• A Bachelor’s degree in English or a related subject along with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in the relevant field
• Familiarity with the American curriculum
• A commitment to a comprehensive enrichment program
• Recent, active participation 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 the contact details of two referees, as supporting documents on the TES website.

WHAT WE OFFER
Aldar Education is a network of world-class, child-focused, and innovative schools located in the UAE. We serve over 22,000 students across our owned and managed schools, and as we expand, our need for skilled, inspiring, and dedicated educators continues to grow.

We provide a competitive compensation package that includes medical coverage, flight allowances, furnished accommodation, and children’s education support. Our future-oriented learning model involves both students and staff, emphasizing professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will benefit from a broad network of professionals and opportunities to lead training initiatives and enhance their own development.

Aldar Education welcomes applications from like-minded, forward-thinking educators who are eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities available.

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 and actively encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

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

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