Islamic Studies Teacher (Immediate Start)

About the role

Aldar Education, the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an Islamic Studies teacher to join its growing family of schools, starting immediately. The school starts with one campus and 250 students, and offers a range of curricula across many locations in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements, covering the whole ability range in the class
• Observe and assess children, mark work according to the school marking policy and give constructive feedback
• Use data from assessments to inform planning, provision and intervention, and record progress in Target Tracker
• Give feedback to parents and careers at parent-teacher conferences and other meetings
• Manage the class effectively, follow the school's behaviour policy and act as a positive role model
• Work with colleagues, curriculum support staff and professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists where needed
• Take part in curriculum action groups, school events and activities, and run a weekly ECA each term
• Communicate with parents and carers using school systems such as CPOMS

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in the related subject with PGCE or another teacher qualification
• Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience
• Previous experience working with students for whom Arabic is not their first language
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check; offers are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance
• Commitment to the well-being of children and respect for all members of the school community

Required skills

• Clear understanding of the curriculum and use of learning technologies to enhance learning
• Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid and distance learning
• Positive attitude to CPD and recent involvement in extra-curricular activities