Teacher - Physical Education (Maternity Cover)

Aldar Education is currently seeking an exceptional Teacher of Physical Education for Nursery to Year 13 at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum school with a Lower, Middle and Senior School model located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create ‘A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through our bespoke Mamoura British Academy DNA’.

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.

Key Tasks:

To deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes

A. Roles and Responsibilities include:

· 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 the requirements of the curriculum.

· Liaising with colleagues professionally and working flexibly.

· Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all students.

· Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support student development.

· Acting as a form tutor and supporting the pastoral needs of students.

B. Teaching and Learning:

· A clear understanding of the British curriculum.

· Organising classroom provision, 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 classes taught.

· Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.

· Observing and assessing children in line with the school assessment policy.

· Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.

· Ensure the Mamoura British Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.

C. Assessment and Data:

· Taking responsibility for the progress of classes taught.

· Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development using the schools designated assessment system.

· Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.

· Providing feedback to parents and carers on a students’ progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

D. Behaviour 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 Behaviour Policy.

· Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.

· Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.

· Ensure the Mamoura Values DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.

· Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

E. Wider Professional Responsibilities

· To work as part of a department team, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.

· Support the organising 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 students’ 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.

· Run ECAs in line with the sports programme as directed by Head of PE.

Minimum Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

· Minimum 2 year’s teaching experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

· Teaching across the age ability range with proven success

· Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum

· The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient

· Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)

· Experience of working in more than one International School desirable

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

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 dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to 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.