Teacher - MFL (Yasmina British Academy)

Job Description

Yasmina British 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, Yasmina British 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 result 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 Yasmina British Academy as ‘Outstanding’ in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.

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

• Assist Academy Vision and Compliance
• Support the academy’s vision, strategic goals, and improvement plans.
• Comply with health & safety, equal opportunities, dress code, and IT policies.
• Engage in performance management and required training, including safeguarding.
• Attend staff briefings and follow sign-in/out procedures when off-site.
  
  
  

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management

• Create a positive learning environment with clear, challenging objectives.
• Use assessment and data to plan differentiated lessons tailored to student needs.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, punctuality, and work quality.
• Use varied teaching methods and effective questioning with appropriate resources.
• Continuously evaluate and improve teaching effectiveness.
• Ensure efficient use of classroom support.
  
  
  

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess and monitor student progress, mark work, and set targets.
• Use data to inform planning and improve learning outcomes.
• Prepare reports for parents and complete required assessments.
  
  
  

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to subject and academy development plans with clear targets.
• Support the academy’s overall vision through collaborative activities.
  
  
  

Other Professional Requirements

• Understand professional duties and legal responsibilities.
• Maintain effective working relationships and professional conduct.
• Promote high expectations and student potential.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in academy events and marketing.
• Take responsibility for professional development and liaise effectively with parents.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.
  
  
  

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential.
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working with students 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 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
  
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 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.

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 in their application at 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.

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