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ICT & Computer Science Teacher - Aldar Education

Aldar Education HQ

United Arab Emirates , United Arab Emirates

Start August 2023

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Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience

Additional School Requirements:

Other Professional Requirements:

Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department, and students
Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy
Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academy
Take responsibility for own professional development and duties about academy policies and practices;
Liaise effectively with parents

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Degree in Computer Science or bachelor’s degree in an Equivalent Field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in teaching Computer Science including I/GCSE and I/A Level is essential, with ICT experience up to GCSE desirable.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Job Benefits:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both leads and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

We are keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal-opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Job Description:

Teacher - ICT & Computer Science (AY 2023-24)

Aldar Education is currently seeking several ICT & Computer Science teachers for positions in the UAE, commencing next Academic Year (2023-24), due to planned current and future expansion.

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, and Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 26,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

We are a “Great Place To Work” and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Responsibilities:

Creating a climate that is conducive to outstanding Learning and Teaching
Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensuring coverage of programs of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to need
Maintaining an effective learning environment by the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice about punctuality, behavior, standards of work, and homework

Using a variety of teaching methods to:

match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary
use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, and give attention to errors and misconceptions
select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other learning technologies

Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own teaching critically to improve the effectiveness
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting:

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning, and recognize the level at which the student is achieving
Assess students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;
Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Curriculum Development:

Take part in the subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance
Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, and Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 24,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabiâs government. Today, Aldar Educationâs efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

We are a âGreat Place To Workâ and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.

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