Business Studies & Economics Teacher - Mamoura British Academy
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum 2 year’s teaching experience in English National Curriculum
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Outstanding teacher
- Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
- Experience working in more than one International School is desirable
- Experience teaching the UK National Curriculum
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A commitment to School's Vision and Mission Statement
- Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
- The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
To be discussed after the interview.
Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of Business Studies and Economics for the Middle and Senior Schools at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school until Year 9 and a girl’s only Senior School. It is located in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high-quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to be a sustainable and innovative learning community where we nurture all learners through our bespoke Mamoura British Academy DNA.’ This Mamoura Learner, Teacher, and Values DNA is at the heart of the school community.
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.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Key Task:
To deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to succeed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Roles and responsibilities include:
- Teamwork and collaboration
- To be an excellent communicator at all levels
- Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
- Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum
- Liaising with colleagues professionally and working flexibly
- Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children
- Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support student development
- Acting as a form tutor and supporting the pastoral needs of students
Teaching and Learning:
- Clear understanding of the British curriculum
- Organising classroom provision learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment
- Planning, preparing, and presenting sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the classes taught
- Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching
- Observing and assessing children in line with the school assessment policy
- Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum to reflect this
- Ensure the Mamoura British Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum
Assessment and Data:
- Taking responsibility for the progress of classes taught
- Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development using the school-designated assessment system
- Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention
- Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
Behavior Management and Duties:
- Follow the school’s Behaviour Policy
- Manage classes effectively, using approaches that are appropriate to students’ needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils
- Maintain excellent relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s Behaviour Policy
- Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour which are expected of pupils
- Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
- Ensure the Mamoura Values DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum
- Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy
Wider Professional Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a department team, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team
- Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities, which may take place at weekends or in the evening
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers about students’ achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
- Run a weekly ECA each term
Al Mamoura Academy has a mixed Primary School and a girls-only Secondary School. Al Mamoura is proud to be accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO).
In our Nursery and Foundation Stage we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we use the EYFS Framework which sets standards for the learning, development, and care of all of our children. In Years 1 and 2 we aim to provide a successful, seamless transition from the EYFS curriculum into the English National Curriculum. From Years 3 – 9, our Middle School learning program is an outstanding bespoke international curriculum that is designed to meet the developmental needs of young minds. In Year 9 our students start their decision-making process for their option years (Years 10-13) whether it will be English National Curriculum or US Curriculum.
Abu Dhabi is the capital city of UAE and is the second most populous city. Experienced educators or administrators seeking positions in the UAE can find great opportunities in Abu Dhabi.