Aldar Education - Teacher - Design and Technology - AY

About the school

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi. The organisation provides inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities and educates over 34,000 students across owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Aldar Education delivers the English National Curriculum, the American Massachusetts State Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The group is a Great Place To Work and employs over 1,400 teachers.

Its efforts support the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Aldar Education seeks an outstanding Teacher of Design and Technology for one of its schools in Abu Dhabi, commencing August 2026. The successful candidate will inspire, engage and challenge students by creating a nurturing learning environment and delivering high-quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage creativity and support students academic, social and personal development.

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the design and technology curriculum, delivering high-quality teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, including GCSE, A Level and BTEC pathways where appropriate.
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students design knowledge, practical skills, critical thinking and understanding of real-world applications.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work aligned with the UK National Curriculum at KS3 and with the requirements of examination boards at KS4 and KS5.
• Prepare students effectively for external qualifications including GCSE, A Level and BTEC design and technology qualifications.
• Promote practical learning through investigations, prototyping, observation and evaluation.
• Provide high-quality guidance and feedback during coursework and practical assessments.
• Plan lessons that meet the needs of all learners, ensuring appropriate challenge and support across the full ability range.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor student progress and inform planning.
• Develop students independence, resilience and problem-solving skills through investigative and practical learning experiences.
• Ensure that workshops and design technology classrooms are organised effectively and that resources and displays support a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of workshop safety and ensure students follow safe working practices.
• Use a range of teaching strategies, including digital technology and blended learning approaches, to enhance student engagement.
• Support the needs of all learners including those with SEND, EAL and G&T students through effective differentiation.

• Monitor and track student progress using assessment data to inform teaching.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback that supports students in improving their design knowledge, practical skills and examination performance.
• Prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments.
• Contribute to departmental moderation and standardisation processes.

• Follow the schools behaviour policy and maintain high expectations for student conduct.
• Manage classes effectively using positive behaviour strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students and act as a role model.
• Support the pastoral development of students and contribute to safeguarding.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, clubs and competitions.
• Support whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular opportunities.
• Participate in departmental planning and professional development.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting processes.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct.

• Bachelors degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of two years experience in a similar role.
• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Experience working with EAL students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with warmth, empathy and integrity.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask.

• Access to a wide network of…