Islamic Studies Teacher - AY 2027/2028

About the role

Aldar Academies is recruiting an Islamic Studies teacher for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi, starting in August 2027. The school follows a British curriculum and is a mixed-gender school until Year 8, then girls-only. Candidates should share the school's core values and show a genuine understanding of the region's values.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring lessons that meet curriculum requirements and adapt them to the whole ability range in the class
• Plan engaging lessons with colleagues and liaise flexibly with curriculum support staff
• Work with parents to support children's happiness and academic outcomes
• Organise classroom provision, learning resources and displays, and assess and record progress using Target Tracker
• Use assessment data to inform planning, provision and intervention, and give feedback to parents at conferences
• Meet with professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists when needed
• Manage classes effectively, follow the behaviour policy and act as a positive role model
• Take part in curriculum action groups, school events and activities, and run a weekly ECA each term
• Communicate with parents and carers about achievements and well-being using school systems such as CPOMS

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in the related subject with a PGCE or other teacher qualification
• At least 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience of the UK curriculum
• Commitment to an extensive enrichment programme and to safeguarding children and young people