Teacher - Science - Virginia American School - AY

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher – Science for Virginia American School in Abu Dhabi, commencing August 2026.

Virginia American School is an honoured part of the Aldar Schools network, a global leader in education with a commitment to excellence. Joining a family of several schools, we share a collective vision of shaping future leaders and providing a world‑class education to a diverse student population with Aldar Education.

At Virginia American School, we believe that education is not just about academic excellence, but also about shaping well‑rounded individuals who will become future leaders. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in our students. We also provide a diverse and inclusive environment, preparing our students to thrive in a global society.

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.

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and 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 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 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 Virginia International Private School teacher and learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of students’ development using Target Tracker.
• Use data from 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, act decisively when necessary 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 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 and take part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding 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.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role.

Job‑specific Knowledge &

Skills:

• Mandatory experience working in…