Aldar Education is currently seeking a Primary Elementary Teacher to support their growing family of owned and operated schools in Dubai, UAE for the commencing AY2023/24. The successful candidate is responsible to deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities of Elementary Teacher:

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.

Teaching and learning:

• A clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required.

Assessment and data:

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

Behavior management and duties:

• Follow the school’s behavior policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches that 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 behavioral policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behavior, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities of Elementary Teacher:

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities that may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers about students’ 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.

Job Requirements of Elementary Teacher:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• IELTS score of minimum 7.0 in ‘General’.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1- 2 years of Teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.

Skills & Knowledge Desired of Elementary Teacher:

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration for 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.

Lead Government Relations Executive Aldar Education

Facilities & Infrastructure Manager Aldar Education

Elementary Teacher at Aldar Education Ajman UAE