Teacher - Mathematics - Virginia American School - AY26/27

Teacher - Mathematics - Virginia American School - AY26/27

Aldar Education Posted Mar 6

Part-time • Negotiable • Unknown

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher - Mathematics for Virginia American School in Abu Dhabi, commencing AY26/27.

Virginia American School is part of the Aldar Schools network, a global leader in education with a commitment to excellence. Joining a family of several schools, we share a collective vision of shaping future leaders and providing a world-class education to a diverse student population with Aldar Education.

At Virginia American School, education focuses on developing well-rounded individuals who will become future leaders. The curriculum fosters critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in students, and provides a diverse and inclusive environment to prepare them for a global society.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Aldar family of schools and contribute to Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The successful candidates will align with our core values and ethos and appreciate the values of the region.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective implementation to match learning outcomes.
• Teaching using appropriate syllabus, materials, and schemes of work to develop students' skills in science specialisms.
• Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing, and presenting sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• To plan lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and effectively, in the long, medium and short-term, to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering outstanding practice.
• Motivating students by delivering enjoyable and creative lessons that challenge pupils and promote critical thinking.
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives and ensuring student achievement against these.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Supporting SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring their needs are met through differentiation.
• Facilitating Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face to Face lessons.

Behaviour management and duties

• Follow the school's established policies and procedures, e.g., behaviour, code of conduct and child safeguarding policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively within the school's policies.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the attitudes and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed within the school's established policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
  • Mandatory experience in an international school.
  • Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language (EAL).
  • Approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable.
  • Ability to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
  • High level of professionalism and concern for the well-being of children.
  • Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
  • Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child-centered approach.
  • Ability to prioritize workload and multitask.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

What We Offer

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group and offer opportunities for professional development, coaching and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage UAE Nationals in their application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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