Teacher - KG - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School (AY26/27)

Job Description Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding KG Teacher for Abdulla Bin Otaiba School in Abu Dhabi for the start of the Academic Year 2026/27. Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum school, a mixed gender primary school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create “A sustainable and innovative learning community where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity”. This vision is supported by the Abdullah bin Otaiba learners and teacher DNA, which is at the heart of school community. Responsibilities Job Purpose: To be able to teach in an inspiring, and inclusive way, enabling independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible; to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community; and to provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students. Main Duties: To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Roles and responsibilities include: • Teamwork and collaboration • To be a good communicator at all levels. • Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community. • Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum. • Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly. • Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children. • Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development. Specific Duties: Teaching and Learning: • Clear understanding of the Curriculum. • Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment. • Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class. • Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching. • Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments. • Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this. • Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required. • Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum Assessment and Data: • Taking responsibility for the progress of a class. • Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker. • Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention. • Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings Behaviour Management and Duties: • Follow the school’s behaviour policy. • Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. • Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy. • Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils. • Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners. • Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy. Wider Professional Responsibilities: • To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team. • Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening. • Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate. • Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school • Run a weekly ECA each term. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Kindergarten Education or in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification Minimum Experience: • Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience in KG Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills: • Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children • Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities • Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check • The incumbent requires to reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to What We Offer Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. Show more

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Kindergarten Education or related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification. Minimum Experience: 1-2 years Teaching experience in KG. Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills: Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language; passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child; high level of professionalism and well-being of children; recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities; respect for all members of a school community; positive and solution-focused attitude; clean enhanced DBS/police check; must reside in the same Emirate as the school.

Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed to achieve the best possible outcomes. Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan engaging lessons meeting curriculum requirements. Communicate effectively at all levels and build positive relationships within the school community. Liaise with colleagues and adapt to flexible teamwork. Engage with parents to support children's happiness and academic outcomes. Collaborate with curriculum support staff to support children's development. Organise classroom provisions and resources, create engaging displays, plan sessions for diverse ability ranges, motivate pupils, observe and assess children per school assessment policies, reflect on practice and adjust planning and curriculum accordingly. When required, work with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists. Ensure alignment with Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout the curriculum. Take responsibility for a class’s progress, maintain assessment records using Target Tracker, use assessment data to influence planning and interventions, provide progress feedback to parents during meetings. Follow the school behaviour policy, manage classes effectively, model positive behaviour, and participate in duties. Contribute to wider school life, participate in curriculum action groups, support events, and run weekly ECAs each term.