Social Studies Teacher for Immediate start

Aldar Education is on the lookout for an exceptional Social Studies Teacher to start immediately. This position is located at ADNOC School in Madinat Zayed, within the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ADNOC Schools follow the Massachusetts State Curriculum and are situated in excellent facilities across Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of the Emirate. The Massachusetts Curriculum is renowned for its quality and success in the United States, with strong connections to esteemed higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates of ADNOC Schools earn the American High School Diploma, which is a recognized qualification for admission to colleges and universities in the US.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the thriving Aldar family of schools and contribute to the development of one of Abu Dhabi’s premier educational groups. Successful candidates will resonate with our core values and ethos, and demonstrate a genuine understanding and respect for the region's values.

Responsibilities:
- Foster a learning environment that promotes outstanding educational practices
- Establish clear teaching and learning objectives
- Design engaging tasks that challenge students and stimulate interest
- Set high and appropriate expectations
- Develop clear targets that build on previous achievements
- Identify students with special educational needs or exceptional abilities, ensuring their requirements are met through tailored differentiation
- Provide structured lessons that maintain momentum, motivation, and challenge
- Utilize assessment effectively to enhance learning
- Analyze performance data and key indicators to guide lesson planning and ensure differentiated instruction
- Uphold discipline in line with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ while promoting punctuality, behavior, work standards, and homework completion
- Evaluate the achievement of learning objectives and use assessments to refine teaching methods
- Grade student work at least bi-weekly and establish progress targets
- Use performance data for planning to ensure that learning and teaching consistently ‘add value’
- Systematically assess and document student progress, keeping records to monitor comprehension, strengths, and areas for improvement, guiding planning and recognizing 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
- Stay current in subject knowledge through continuing professional development (CPD) and professional reading
- Attend relevant professional development workshops
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal.

You must be a fully qualified teacher with:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies or History, along with a teaching qualification
- At least two years of postgraduate teaching experience
- A strong passion for teaching and a commitment to holistic education
- Recent and consistent participation in extracurricular activities
- Respect for every member of the school community
- Experience with students for whom English is a second language
- A positive and solution-oriented attitude towards work
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services or Police check
- Preferably available locally.

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

WHAT WE OFFER:
Aldar Education represents a network of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools in the UAE. We serve over 22,000 students across our owned and managed institutions, and as our organization expands, we seek highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders.

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

Successful candidates will gain access to a broad network of professionals and opportunities to lead training initiatives while also focusing on their own development.

Aldar Education welcomes applications from like-minded, innovative school leaders eager for the challenges and opportunities we offer.

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

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

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