Teacher - Arabic (FS) - Yasmina British Academy - Maternity Cover - August 2026

Job Description Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of Arabic - FS (Maternity Cover) at Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. 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 Responsibilities: • 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. 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 Bateen World 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: • Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or an equivalent teacher qualification. • Masters in Arabic Language or education is preferred but not necessary. Minimum Experience • 5 Years teaching experience and it is desirable that candidates have some leadership experience. Job Specific Knowledge & Skills • Strong leadership skills and impact of improving learning and teaching. • Outstanding teacher • Commitment to the ideals of the UAE Ministry of Education and international education. • Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and be resilient. • Commitment to continuing professional development. • Demonstrated understanding of Islamic and social studies, Emirati culture, and a commitment to advancing educational and cultural objectives within the institution. • Outstanding leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and promoting effective decision-making. • Passion for teaching and dedication to educating the whole child. • Proven record of successful teaching pedagogy and leadership across all year groups. • Experience with the MOE curriculum, standards, and research-based pedagogy. • Respect for all members of the school community and commitment to continued improvement. Show more Show less

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or an equivalent teacher qualification. Masters in Arabic Language or education is preferred but not necessary. Minimum Experience: 5 Years teaching experience and it is desirable that candidates have some leadership experience.

Main Responsibilities: 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, committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community, working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements, liaising with colleagues and working flexibly, working with parents to ensure happiness and best academic outcomes, working cooperatively with curriculum support staff to support children's development. Teaching and learning: clear understanding of the Curriculum; 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 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 Bateen World Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are 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 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 behavioural policy; be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils; have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners; carry out duties as directed within the school policy. Wider professional responsibilities: work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and events; support organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may occur at weekends or in the evening; communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems such as CPOMS; make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school; run a weekly ECA each term.