Teacher - English Language Learners - Aldar Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aldar Education are currently seeking an English Learning Language Teacher
(ELL) to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE
starting Academic Year ‎2023-‎2024.

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

Roles and responsibilities include:
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.

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.
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher
qualification
IELTS Score of ‎7.0 for non-native English speaker

Minimum Experience:
Minimum ‎1- ‎2 years Teaching experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first
language
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of
children
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

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative
schools based in the UAE. We educate over ‎33,000 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. Our future-focused learning model includes both students
and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development,
coaching and training.

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.