Primary Teacher (PYP) - Bateen World Academy

About the role

Aldar Academies is recruiting a Primary Teacher (PYP) for Bateen World Academy, which starts in the 2027-2028 academic year. The school is located in central Abu Dhabi and is a British and IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (FS1 to Year 6) and the IB Diploma and Career-related programmes in Years 12 and 13.

Key responsibilities

• Plan teaching and learning in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, setting clear objectives and targets and differentiating for SEN, EAL and G&T students
• Use assessment for learning, performance data and ICT to inform planning and deliver differentiated lessons
• Maintain discipline according to the Behaviour for Learning Policy and mark students' work at least once every two weeks
• Assess and record student progress, prepare reports for parents and support parent/student events
• Update curriculum plans and schemes of work, keep subject knowledge current through CPD and contribute to the CAS programme by leading or supporting one after-school activity each term
• Act as Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor for Year 12/13 students, cover absent colleagues, invigilate exams and carry out other duties assigned by the Principal

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Primary Education
• At least 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience in more than one international school and teaching the PYP or British curriculum
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
• UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Required skills

• Very good or outstanding teaching across the ability range
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations
• Commitment to the IB philosophy and continuing professional development