Teacher of Modern Foreign Language - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Aldar Academies

Aldar Academies

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of Modern Foreign Language (French and Spanish) for Al Yasmina Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year

Al Yasmina Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi.

With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Yasmina Academy is an exceptional place to work.

It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE.

Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive.

Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Al Yasmina Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East and after a successful year the academy has grown and are looking for outstanding teachers.

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.

Requirements:

Ability to teach French to primary is essential and Spanish is desirable.
Previous experience working with students for 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 wellbeing of children
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Aldar Academies are 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.

To plan, teach and assess MFL (French and Spanish)
Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching
Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which 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 ensure coverage of programmes of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning matched to need
Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, 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, give attention to errors and misconceptions
- select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning technologies

Evaluating own teaching critically to improve 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 recognise the level at which the student is achieving
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;
Prepare and present informative reports to parents

Curriculum Development

Other Professional Requirements

Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the academy
Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet hi