Humanities Teacher (Law & Politics)

About the role

Aldar Academies is recruiting a Teacher of Humanities (Law & Politics) for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi, starting in August 2027. The school follows a British curriculum with Lower, Middle and Senior Schools and is looking for someone who shares its core values and understands the values of the region.

Key responsibilities

• Plan engaging lessons with colleagues and liaise flexibly with them and with parents to support children's development
• Teach Law and Politics, adapting sessions to the whole ability range of the class and motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching
• Observe and assess students, record progress in Target Tracker and use assessment data to inform planning and intervention
• Give feedback to parents and carers at parent-teacher conferences and other meetings
• Manage classes effectively, follow the school's behaviour policy and act as a positive role model
• Work in a curriculum action group, take part in school events and run a weekly ECA each term
• Meet with professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists when needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in the related subject with PGCE or another teacher qualification
• At least 1-2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
• Clean enhanced DBS check or police clearance; offers are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance
• Must reside in the same Emirate as the school

Required skills

• Understanding of the curriculum and ability to plan and deliver sessions
• Ability to communicate with parents and colleagues and to use school systems such as CPOMS
• Commitment to the well-being of children and respect for all members of the school community