English Teacher - Al Ain British Academy (AY 2024-2025)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through:
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy;
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Attend and support parent/student events.
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
•  Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the SLT.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor Degree of a related Subject with PGCE or any other Teaching Qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as an English Teacher in the English Curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement 
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student 
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD 
• Excellent inter-personal/communication skills and organisation skills
• Knowledge of current developments in education
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding 
• Teaching across ability range with proven success 
• Experience of working in more than one International School 
• Experience of teaching IB PYP is a bonus.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient 
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

WHAT WE OFFER

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy. 

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 in their application at 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.

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