Teacher - Mathematics -Yas American Academy; AY

Aldar Academies is currently seeking a Teacher – Mathematics at Yas American Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, starting March 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The school offers a high-quality education, following the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum alongside local subjects such as Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. Facilities include a large astro‑turf field, two swimming pools, a well‑stocked library, a multi‑purpose sports hall, an auditorium, and outdoor play areas.

• 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 mathematics.
• 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 of lessons 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 both 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.
• Support SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensure that their needs are met through differentiation.
• Facilitate Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face‑to‑Face lessons.

• 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 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 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 equivalent teaching qualification.

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

• Be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
• Deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Pursue a passion for teaching and committing to educating and nurturing children.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and consideration of the well‑being of children.
• Participate consistently in extra‑curricular activities.
• Adopt a positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• Show warmth, empathy, credibility, self‑belief, integrity, drive and child centredness.
• Prioritise workload and multitask effectively.
• Be IT literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st‑century teaching.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse, multicultural environment.