Teacher - Design Technology; Engineering - Bateen Academy; AY

Job Description

Aldar Academies are seeking a Design Technology (Engineering) teacher for Bateen World Academy commencing in the  academic year.

Located in the centre of the city of Abu Dhabi, Bateen World Academy is a highly regarded school in a vibrant community. The school is a high‑achieving British and IB World School, consistently exceeding IB Diploma global averages and achieving outstanding I/GCSE results. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from FS1 to Year 6, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career‑related Programme (CP) in Years 12 and 13, providing a seamless, all‑through school experience from FS1 to Year 13.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Teaching and learning:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teach using appropriate syllabus, materials, and schemes of work to develop students’ skills in scientific specialisms.
• Organise classroom provision and learning resources, and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Plan lessons and sequences consistently and effectively in the long, medium, and short term to meet pupils’ individual learning needs.
• Create a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
• Motivate students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that challenge pupils and promote critical thinking.
• Identify clear teaching and learning objectives and ensure student achievement against these.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning, and curriculum accordingly.
• Provide support for SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students, ensuring their needs are met through differentiation.
• Facilitate Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face‑to‑Face lessons.

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 appropriate to students’ needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively within the school’s established policies when necessary.
• Act as a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Hold high expectations of good conduct, promoting self‑control and independence of all learners.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.

• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language (EAL) students.
• Be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• Be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Have a passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and consider the well‑being of children.
• Engage in recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• Adopt a positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• Exhibit warmth, empathy, credibility, self‑belief, integrity, drive, and child‑centred focus.
• Prioritise workload and multitask effectively.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multicultural environment.