Teacher - Primary - Muna British Academy - Maternity Cover(Aug 26-Oct 26)
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About the Role
Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Primary Teacher for a maternity cover position at Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi from August to October 2026. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education or a PGCE, and experience teaching the England National Curriculum.
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Responsibilities
- Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class
- Observe and assess children in line with school assessments
- Organise classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment
- Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists if required
- Take responsibility for the progress of a class
- Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker
- Provide feedback to parents and carers on student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences
- Follow the school's behaviour policy and manage classes effectively
- Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events
- Support organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student's achievements and well being
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education or a Bachelor's degree with a mandatory post teaching qualification (PGCE or similar in Primary Education)
- Minimum of 1 year experience teaching the England National curriculum (ENC) in a similar role
- Experience working with students whom English is not their first language (EAL)
- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children
- High level of professionalism and consideration of the well being of children
- Recent and consistent involvement in extra curricular activities
- IT Literate and familiar with online technologies
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi cultural environment
Full Job Posting
Overview
- Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Teacher Primary Maternity Cover August 26 till October 26 to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi.
- Muna British Academy has a strong reputation for excellence, consistently achieving an 'Outstanding' ADEK rating since 2015.
- In August 2025, the academy relocated to a state of the art campus in Saadiyat Lagoons, welcoming students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education or a Bachelor's degree with a mandatory post teaching qualification (PGCE or similar in Primary Education).
- Minimum of 1 year experience teaching the England National curriculum (ENC) in a similar role.
- Experience working with students whom English is not their first language (EAL) students.
- Mandatory experience teaching the England National Curriculum in a primary setting.
- To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well being of children.
- Recent and consistent involvement in extra curricular activities.
- A positive and solution focused attitude to working life.
- Warmth, empathy, credibility, self belief, integrity, drive and child centered.
- To be able to prioritize workload and multitask.
- IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
Responsibilities
- To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- 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.
Teaching and Learning
- 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.
- 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.
Assessment and Data
- Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
- Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
- Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
- Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
Behavior Management and Duties
- 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 behavioral policy.
- Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behavior, which are expected of pupils.
- Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self control and independence of all learners.
Wider Professional Responsibilities
- To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
- Support the organizing of and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to 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.
What We Offer
- Attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.
- Professional development, coaching and training opportunities.
- Access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others.
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