ICT & Computer Science Teacher - Aldar Education
Teacher - ICT & Computer Science (AY 2023-24)
Aldar Education is currently seeking several ICT & Computer Science teachers for positions in the UAE, commencing next Academic Year (2023-24), due to planned current and future expansion.
Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, and Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 26,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.
Working collaboratively, our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.
We are a “Great Place To Work” and currently employ over 1,400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum, the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Creating a climate that is conducive to outstanding Learning and Teaching
- Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
- 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
- Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
- Making effective use of assessment and ensuring coverage of programs of study
- Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to need
- Maintaining an effective learning environment by the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice about punctuality, behavior, standards of work, and homework
Using a variety of teaching methods to:
- match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary
- use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, and give attention to errors and misconceptions
- select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other learning technologies
- Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
- Evaluating own teaching critically to improve the effectiveness
- Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting:
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
- Mark and monitor students' work 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 academy procedures;
- Prepare and present informative reports to parents
Curriculum Development:
- Take part in the subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance
- Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
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Location | United Arab Emirates , United Arab Emirates |
Start Date | August 2023 |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Job Benefits
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 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 leads and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves. We 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 development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals their application to our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. |
Qualifications and Requirements
Education Required | Bachelor |
Additional School Requirements | |
Other Professional Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Degree in Computer Science or bachelor’s degree in an Equivalent Field with PGCE or other teacher qualification. Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in teaching Computer Science including I/GCSE and I/A Level is essential, with ICT experience up to GCSE desirable. Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
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