Teacher - Music - Noya British School - AY 27/28

Job Description Aldar Education are currently seeking a Teacher - Music to join Noya British School at the start of the 2027/2028 academic year in August. Noya British School, proudly a part of Aldar Education and situated on the vibrant Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, stands as the newest flagship school for the Aldar Schools brand. Nestled in a community that offers proximity to various amenities, entertainment options, and a vibrant international environment, Noya British School creates an enriching and convenient backdrop for families seeking a world-class education. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the delivery of a high-quality British curriculum at an affordable price point, ensuring accessibility for families aspiring for excellent education. Our educational programs are designed to be rigorous, enriching, and tailored to equip students with the skills essential for success in the 21st century. Personalised learning is at the heart of our approach, recognising that each student is unique. We believe in nurturing individual talents and interests to foster a dynamic and engaging educational experience. This commitment extends to creating a warm and inclusive community where a sense of belonging is cultivated, and collaboration among students, parents, and educators is encouraged. Sustainability is integral to our ethos. Noya British School is not just a place of learning; it's a community that actively promotes environmental consciousness. Through various initiatives and practices, we aim to instil a sense of responsibility towards the planet, preparing our students to be environmentally conscious global citizens. 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 Duties: Key Task: 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 Al Mamoura 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 the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification. Minimum Experience • Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in Music Job Specific 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 WHAT WE OFFER: Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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 including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves. Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer. 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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification. Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in Music.

To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Roles and responsibilities include: teamwork and collaboration; be a good communicator at all levels; developing positive relationships with all members of the school community; 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. Specific duties include: teaching and learning with clear understanding of the Curriculum; organizing classroom provision and resources; planning, preparing and presenting sessions for the whole ability range; motivating pupils with enthusiastic teaching; observing and assessing children; reflecting on progress and adjusting provisions; meeting with professionals as required; ensuring school DNA language and attitudes are embedded. Assessment and data responsibilities include: taking responsibility for progress of a class; meeting requirements for assessment and recording; using data to influence planning; providing feedback to parents. Behaviour management duties include: following behaviour policy; managing classes effectively; maintaining positive relationships and demonstrating required attitudes; carrying out duties per policy. Wider Professional Responsibilities include: working as part of a curriculum action group; supporting events; communicating with parents via school systems; contributing to school life; conducting weekly ECAs.