Aldar Academies is seeking a Music Teacher for Bateen World Academy commencing start of academic year 2024-25. The job was announced by the school on February 2, 2024. Candidate desirous for the role should submit their application now.

Responsibilities of Music Teacher

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and  Learning Policy, through.
• Have the ability to teach Primary Music lessons.
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice.
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives.
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation.
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
• Making effective use of assessment for learning.
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons.
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress.
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning.

What Will You Do More

• Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy.
• Assess and record students’ progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress.
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Attend and support parent/student events.
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work.
• Keep subject knowledge up to date through CPD and professional reading.
• Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after school activity each term (CAS excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions).
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students.
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota.
• Cover for absent colleagues.
• Invigilate examinations, as required, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Job Requirements of Music Teacher

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Experience of working in more than one International School.
• Experience of teaching IB and I/GCSE.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Very good/outstanding teacher.
• Teaching across ability range with proven success.
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations.
• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement.
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Facilities Manager Cranleigh Bahrain Aldar Education

Music Teacher Al Ain British Academy UAE

Inclusion Head Muna British Academy