Teacher - Drama - Seer Bani Yas Charter School (AY 25/26)

Job Description

Seer Baniyas Charter School is dedicated to public school students based in Mohammed Bin Zayed City in the City of Abu Dhabi and offers American-based curriculum to Grades 6 and 7. We cater for 622 Emirati students, all boys. Middle School US Curriculum of English, Maths, Science, Humanities and MOE subjects will be enhanced with a wide range of extracurricular activities that address the needs of all of our students.

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.

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

• Teach allocated students by planning teaching to achieve outstanding progression of learning.
• Create a climate conducive to outstanding learning and teaching.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Set clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Identify SEN or very able students.
• Provide clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Use performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated learning matched to need.
• Ensure effective teaching and best use of available time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in line with academy procedures.
• Encourage good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work, and homework.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to:
• Match approach to content, structure information, present key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary.
• Use effective questioning, listen carefully, and address errors and misconceptions.
• Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT, and other learning technologies.
• Ensure students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the subject taught.
• Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Ensure effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
  
  

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use results to improve teaching.
• Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress.
• Use performance data to inform planning and ensure teaching continues to add value.
• Assess and record students’ progress systematically to:
• Check understanding and completion of work.
• Monitor strengths and areas for development.
• Inform planning.
• Recognize achievement levels.
• Undertake assessments as required by examination bodies and academy procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
  
  

Curriculum Development

• Participate in subject or academy-wide work and develop plans with clear targets and success criteria.
• Contribute to the academy’s overall vision and development.
  
  
  

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal responsibilities.
• Operate within academy policies and practices at all times.
• Establish effective working relationships and set a strong personal and professional example.
• Endeavour to help every child reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Cooperate with colleagues to share and use resources effectively for the benefit of the academy, departments, and students.
• Contribute to academy life through meetings and management systems.
• Participate in marketing and liaison activities, including:
• Open evenings/afternoons.
• Parent-teacher consultations.
• Events with partner academies.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development.
• Liaise effectively with parents.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education in Art/ performing Arts or BA Degree with Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• 2 years of experience in the given position.
• Previous experience working with students whose English is not their first language.
• Good knowledge of Primary pedagogy.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.