Teacher - Islamic Studies; UAE Nationals - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Islamic Studies Teacher for Abdulla Bin Otaiba School in Abu Dhabi with an immediate start (Feb / Mar 2026). Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum mixed‑gender primary school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Bin Zayed City. We strive for excellence in all that we do through high expectations and a commitment to providing high‑quality learning opportunities for our students.

Our vision is to create a sustainable and innovative learning community where we nurture our learners through collaboration, leadership and creativity.

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Teach in an inspiring, inclusive way that enables independence for every child.
• Develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community.
• Use resources effectively to raise learning standards for all students.
• Plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate at all levels with colleagues, curriculum support staff and parents.
• Work flexibly with fellow teachers and coordinate with specialists such as speech‑language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists when required.
• Maintain a positive, engaging learning environment through classroom provision and displays.
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions that cater to the whole ability range.
• Use enthusiastic, imaginative teaching to motivate pupils.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught and learning progress to adjust planning and curriculum.
• Take responsibility for class progress and record development using Target Tracker.
• Use assessment data to inform further planning and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents/carers at parent‑teacher conferences and other meetings.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy, manage classes effectively and model positive attitudes and values.
• Promote self‑control, independence and high expectations of behaviour.
• Support curriculum action groups and contribute to planning, assessment, resources and special events.
• Assist in organising and participating in school events, outings and activities, including weekends and evenings.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Education.
• UAE Nationals only.
• Related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualifications.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience in Arabic & Islamic Studies.
• Experience working with students whose first language is not English.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High professionalism and consideration of student well‑being.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of the school community, regardless of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• Positive, solution‑focused attitude to work.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
• Must reside in the same Emirate as the school.

We are a family of world‑class, child‑centred, innovative schools based in the UAE, serving over 33,000 students. We offer an attractive remuneration package and a strong focus on professional development, coaching and training. This job description is not all‑inclusive; we reserve the right to amend it at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and encourage UAE Nationals to apply. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.