Teacher - English & Media Studies - Yas American Academy (AY26/27)

Job Description Aldar Academies is currently seeking a Teacher - English & Media at Yas American Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi starting August 2026. Yas American Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. Responsibilities Main Duties: • To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. • 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 Yas American Academy 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: • Minimum of a Bachelor degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. or PGCE Education • Experience in an international school is an advantage Minimum Experience: Personal/ Leadership Qualities: • 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 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 Show less

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. or PGCE Education. Experience in an international school is an advantage. Personal/ Leadership Qualities: 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.

Main Duties: Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed to achieve the best possible outcomes; Teamwork and collaboration; Communicate effectively at all levels; Commit to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community; Work with fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements; Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly; Work with parents to ensure happiness and best academic outcomes for all children; Cooperate with curriculum support staff where applicable to support children's development. Specific Duties: Teaching and learning: Understand the Curriculum; Organise classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment; Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range; Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching; Observe and assess children in line with school assessments; Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, progress, and adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly; Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists if required; Ensure Yas American Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum. Assessment and data: Take responsibility for the progress of a class; Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker; Use data from assessments to influence planning, provision and intervention; Provide feedback to parents and carers on progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings. Behaviour management and duties: Follow the school's behaviour policy; Manage classes effectively to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils; Maintain good relationships with pupils and exercise appropriate authority within the policy; Be a positive role model with consistent attitudes and behaviour; Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence; Carry out duties as directed within the policy. Wider professional responsibilities: Work as part of a curriculum action group; Support organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may occur at weekends or evenings; Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding achievements and wellbeing using school systems/processes such as CPOMS; Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school; Run a weekly extracurricular activity each term.