Teacher - Homeroom - Al Qurm Charter School - UAE National

Job Description

AQS follows the US Curriculum and is a large and thriving Charter School, with over 600 students from KG1 to Grade 5. The AQS aim is to be a collaborative, student‑centred school, to constantly develop staff, to develop stakeholder voice and to keep evolving in our practice, demonstrating a change‑agent attitude. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and 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.

To teach in an inspiring, 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.

To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Be a good communicator at all levels
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development

• Clear understanding of 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 within the class
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, 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 the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development using Target Tracker
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention
  
  Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent‑Teacher Conferences and other meetings

• 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 when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy
• Be a positive role‑model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils
• Hold high expectations of behaviour, promoting self‑control and independence of all learners
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy

• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team
• Support the organisation and participation in school events, outings and activities which may take place on weekends or evenings
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification

• Minimum 1‑2 years teaching experience

• Previous experience working with students whose English…