Arabic and Islamic Teacher - Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School

About the Role

Aldar Education is seeking a dedicated Arabic and Islamic Teacher for Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School, an American Curriculum mixed gender primary institution located in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. The school is committed to fostering excellence through high expectations and providing quality learning experiences to its students. The institution’s vision focuses on nurturing learners via collaboration, leadership, and creativity, supported by its unique learner and teacher DNA framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that encourage student independence and enable academic progress to the fullest extent.
• Foster positive relationships with all stakeholders including students, colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to design curriculum-aligned and captivating lesson plans.
• Coordinate flexibly with colleagues and curriculum support teams to support the development of all students.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment with well-organized resources and motivational displays.
• Plan and execute lessons that accommodate a broad range of student abilities and learning needs.
• Perform ongoing observation and assessment in line with school policies, using data to refine teaching strategies.
• Engage with external professionals (e.g., speech therapists, educational psychologists) when necessary.
• Embed the school’s Teacher and Learner DNA values and language throughout teaching practices.
• Take responsibility for student progress by maintaining accurate assessments and providing timely feedback to parents during conferences and meetings.
• Manage classroom behavior according to school policy, acting decisively and serving as a positive role model.
• Participate actively in curriculum action groups and school events, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Use school communication systems effectively to update parents on student welfare and achievements.
• Contribute positively to the school's culture and mission beyond classroom responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic Education, Islamic Education, or a related field with an additional teaching qualification such as PGCE.
• At least one to two years of relevant teaching experience in Arabic and Islamic subjects.
• Experience teaching students for whom English is a second language is essential.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Passionate about holistic child education and professional responsibility.
• Demonstrates high-level professionalism and concern for student well-being.
• Active involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respects diversity across gender, age, ethnicity, and role within the school community.
• Maintains a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Possession of a clean, enhanced police clearance or Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Residency within the same Emirate as the school assignment is required.

What the Employer Offers

Aldar Education is a reputable network of innovative schools nurturing over 33,000 students across the UAE. They provide a competitive remuneration package and emphasize professional development, coaching, and training opportunities as part of their future-focused learning approach. The organization is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to inclusivity and encourages Emirati nationals to apply. Employment offers are contingent on clear references and police clearance.

Additional Information

This job description may be updated at the employer's discretion and reflects their commitment to safeguarding young people, expecting all staff to share this responsibility.