Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding EAL Lead English Teacher at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the 2024-2025 academic year. This role will be a through school role supporting students from FS to Year 13.

Responsibilities of English Teacher:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that English as an Additional Language (EAL) students’ needs are met through data informed intervention and support.
• Working collaboratively with class teachers, classroom assistants and the Director of Inclusion to ensure provision is targeted and impactful.
• To be an excellent 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 and allow all students to make expected levels of progress.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all students.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support student development.
• To conduct Monitoring, Evaluation and Review (MER) of EAL provision across the school and report data accordingly.
• To ensure EAL student progress is meeting and/or exceeding expected progress across all year groups.
• Scheduling of staff with additional EAL support responsibilities and supporting with learning walks and drop ins of these staff members
• Conduct whole school professional development to educate staff on strategies for supporting EAL Learners.

Teaching and Learning:

• A clear understanding of the British curriculum from FS to Year 13
• To be responsible for the development, implementation, administration and monitoring of a whole school EAL intervention programme.
• Organising classroom provision, learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of EAL students.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic and imaginative teaching
• Observing and assessing children in line with the school assessment policy.
• Being reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Ensure the Mamoura British Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.

Assessment and Data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of students taught and for EAL additional provision across the school.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development using the schools designated assessment system.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• To be responsible for the data collection and analysis of EAL data for the whole school and identify next steps.
• To lead on the EAL data developed for the whole school inclusion dashboard and present to the Executive Leadership Team when requested.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a students’ progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management and Duties:

• Follow, implement and adhere to the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain excellent relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self control and independence of all learners.
• Ensure the Mamoura Values DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities:

• To work as part of a department team, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organization of and participation in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to 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 English Teacher: