Teacher - Islamic Studies - Al Qurm Charter School; AY

Job Description

AQS follows the US Curriculum and is a large and thriving Charter School, with over 600 students from KG1 to Grade 5. The AQS aims to be a collaborative, student‑centred school, to constantly develop staff, to develop stakeholder voice and to keep evolving in our practice, demonstrating a change agent attitude.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values:
Respect, Collaboration, Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, and our ethos, "Aspire, Believe, Achieve." 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.

Key Task:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Be a good communicator at all levels.
  • Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
  • Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
  • Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
  • Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
  • Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organise the classroom provision, learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet 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 embedded throughout the curriculum.

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

• Follow the school’s behaviour 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 when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour 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.

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organisation and participation in school events, outings and activities that may take place on weekends or evenings.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

• Minimum 1‑2 years 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.
• 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.