Teacher - Humanities-Al Ghad Charter School-High School

at  Aldar Academies

Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognized and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Ghad Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower allowing all students to thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
Minimum Experience: Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

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

MAIN DUTIES:

• To deliver high quality and effective lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• To be an active participant in a dynamic, innovative planning team that meets the requirements of the curriculum.
• Effectively use data to inform planning and differentiated groupings.
• To communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• To uphold professional, culturally appropriate demeanor at all times.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community and values of the UAE.
• Working alongside 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 and individual needs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Data informed planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for 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.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND DUTIES

• Follow the school’s behavior policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order 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

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities whichmay take place at weekendsor in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes.
• Actively monitor and track attendance and follow up with parents as outlined in the attendance policy.
• Make a positive contribution to the widerlife and ethosof the school.