Teacher - Mathematics

Overview

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.

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Mathematics Teacher for Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi for an immediate start.

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With a globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning, it is a great place to work. The learning community is diverse, progressive, and committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. Our learning culture is underpinned by the mission statement:
Excite, Challenge, Empower, allowing all students to thrive.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• High level of professionalism and consideration of children's well‑being
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• Positive, solution‑focused attitude to working life
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly to meet diverse learning needs
• Collaborate with parents to ensure students' happiness and academic success
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff, where applicable, to support children’s development

• Clear understanding of the curriculum
• Organise classroom provision and learning resources, creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater for the abilities of all pupils
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments
• Reflect on classroom provision, lessons taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly
• Meet with professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists when required
• Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum

• Take responsibility for the progress of the class
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker
• Use data from assessments to inform further planning, provision, and intervention
• Provide feedback to parents and caretakers at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy and manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to student needs
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority and acting decisively when necessary
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self‑control and independence of all learners

• Work as part of a curriculum action group supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events
• Support the organisation and participation in school events, outings, and activities, including weekends and evenings
• Communicate effectively with parents and caretakers regarding student achievements and well‑being using school systems such as CPOMS
• Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term