Teacher - FS1 (January 2025)

Aldar Academies are seeking a FS1 Teacher for Bateen World Academy commencing January 2025. 

Bateen World Academy is located in the center of Abu Dhabi and is a hugely popular school based in a vibrant community. The school is a high-achieving British and IB World School (Years 7 to 13) easily exceeding IB Diploma global averages year on year and achieving outstanding I/GCSE results. The school recently expanded into primary years, starting with FS2 to Year 3, and developed this year to include a full primary provision, FS2 to Year 6. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an exciting addition and provides the community with an all-through school experience from FS1 to Year 13 offering PYP, UK and IB Diploma options.

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.

Responsibilities 

Main Duties

• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good 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 requirements of the curriculum. 
• Liaising with colleagues 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 children’s development.

Specific Duties

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum. 
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
• 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

Behaviour management and duties 

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. 
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners. 
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor degree in related subject with minimum of 1 year experience as an Early Childhood teacher.

Minimum Experience    

• Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience
• Experience of teaching IB PYP is preferred.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• Very good/outstanding teacher 
• Teaching across ability range with proven success 
• Experience of working in more than one International School 
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations 
• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement 
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student 
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient 
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

WHAT WE OFFER

Aldar Academies are 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 lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Academies 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 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.