Pre-KG Classroom Teacher

The Post

ADNOC Schools is currently seeking high-performing Pre-KG Classroom Teachers. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC School, Ruwais Campus, located in the Western Region (Al Dhafra) of Abu Dhabi for January 2025 start

ADNOC Schools are Massachusetts State Curriculum schools in superb facilities in Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate.

The Massachusetts Curriculum is one of the most highly regarded and successful curricula in the United States, with close links to prestigious higher education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Graduates of ADNOC Schools receive the American High School Diploma - the standard entry qualification for US colleges and universities.

This is an exciting opportunity ADNOC Schools, which is currently operated by Aldar Education, offer world class amenities, and are designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world class facilities.

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:

Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice

Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives

Setting tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.

Setting appropriate and demanding expectations.

Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment.

Identifying SEN or very able students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation.

Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.

Making effective use of assessment for learning.

Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons

Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work, and homework.

Using a variety of teaching strategies to:

match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary

use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions

select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other learning technologies.

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching.

Mark students work at least once every two weeks and set targets for progress.

Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to add value

Assess and record students progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognize the level at which the student is achieving

Assess students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures

Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing, and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work

Keep subject knowledge up to date through CPD and professional reading

Attend professional development workshops as appropriate

Undertake additional duties as required by the Principal or Vice Principal as appropriate.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements:

Passionate and caring educators

Bachelor's in education, Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification with a minimum of 2-year teaching experience in the related field.

Experience of the American curriculum

A commitment to an extensive enrichment program

Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities

Respect for all members of your school community

Experience with students for whom English is an additional language

A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life

A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Application:

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted.

WHAT WE OFFER

ADNOC Schools offer an attractive remuneration package. 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.

ADNOC School and Aldar Education are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should forward:

1 side A4, letter of interest

Most recent resume/CV

ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.