Aldar Academies is seeking an outstanding Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher
(Native and Non-Native) for Al Muna Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next
Academic Year 2023 - 2024.
Al Muna Academy is in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi and was recently
rated 'Outstanding' by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge
(ADEK) Serving over 700 students from Nursery - Year 6 we follow the National
Curriculum of England. The school a vibrant 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and learning:
* Demonstrating a clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
* Teaching using appropriate MOE syllabus, materials, and schemes of work.
* Organizing the classroom provision and 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 class.
* To plan MOE lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively, in the long, medium and short-term, to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
* Creating a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
* Motivating students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that both challenges pupils and promotes critical thinking.
* Observing and assessing pupils in line with school assessments.
* Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
* Supporting SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation.
* Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required, to best cater to diverse learning needs of pupils.
* Facilitating Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face to Face lessons.
* Ensure the Al Muna Academy language for learning and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.
Assessment and data:
* Taking responsibility for student progress of the class. Consistently and effectively making use of data relating to student's prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations/targets for pupils, monitor their progress and to give clear and constructive feedback.
* Meeting requirements for assessments and recording students' development using Target Tracker.
* Using data gathered from assessments to inform decisions regarding further planning, provision, and interventions.
* Providing feedback to parents and carers on students' progress and development at Parent Teacher conferences and meetings (PTMs).
Behaviour management and duties:
* Follow the school's established policies and procedures, e.g., behaviour, code of conduct and child safeguarding 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 established policies.
* Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
* Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
* To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
* Carry out duties as directed and within the school's established policies.
Wider professional responsibilities:
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Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings and extra-
curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place after school hours.
* 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.
Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality
teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in education, specializing in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies and/or a post teaching qualification.
Minimum Experience
* A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a similar role.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
* To be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
* To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
* Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
* A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
* Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
* A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
* Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centred.
* To be able to prioritise workload and multitask.
* IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
* Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
APPLICATION
An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees
should be made via the portal and careers site.
THE PROCESS
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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