Context Statement
Licensed Teacher’s position forms a part of the ADEC’s New School Model Strategy aimed at raising student learning experiences and outcomes to an internationally competitive level. The New School Model will initially apply to grades KG1, KG2, and Grades 1, 2, and 3. It will be rolled out to other grade levels in subsequent years.
The Teacher English Medium will:
- Implement the approved ADEC curriculum, assessment and pedagogical requirements for K-Cycle 1 English, Mathematics and Science students within their appointed school;
- Plan and work collaboratively with Arabic medium teachers to help ensure that the teaching of English to K-Cycle 1 students adopts and builds on the concepts taught in Arabic;
- Plan and work collaboratively with other subject teachers to ensure alignment of English language/literacy concepts and use other subject mediums to enhance English learning.
Job Objective
To deliver effective teaching and learning that supports individual students, promoting continual improvements in academic achievement in English, Mathematics, and Science
Organizational Relationships
Reporting Relationships
Direct Reports
See the above chart.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
Managerial Role
N/A
Organizational Role
- Promote and model collaborative, cooperative and productive working relationships throughout the school by leading by example, showing respect for peers and demonstrating a good team ethic;
- Promote and model positive attitudes to learning to students and other teachers by taking responsibility for self-development and self-improvement by keeping up-to-date with developments in education and the teaching profession (e.g., pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, classroom management, etc.), participating in relevant professional development and adopting ‘best’ pedagogical strategies and practices;
- Abide by all ADEC and United Arab Emirates mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.
Functional Role
- Teach English, Mathematics, and Science to grades and classes allocated through the Head of Faculty, adhering to the specified curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical requirements in ways which engage and motivate students to learn and achieve to the best of their potential;
- Assist with the preparation of, facilitate and supervise the implementation of school-based and ADEC assessment student processes, including external assessment processes and marking of student work in accordance with ADEC assessment policies and procedures.
Job Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education with a focus on English, Maths or Science;
- Current teaching certificate from an English speaking school system;
- Must be a native English speaker, or for non-native speakers of English, the incumbent must hold the IELTS 7.5 level or equivalent qualification.
Professional Experience
- Three years’ teaching experience in equivalent level school;
- Previous experience in the Gulf region is preferred.
Teachers’ Professional Development
Areas Recognized for Development of Professional Practice
Certified Learning Target and Courses of Action
County and School PDP Assistance
County/School Superintendent Support Activities
The education council and the school are dedicated to assisting educators to build formidable teaching skills as a key step to improving the quality of education in Abu Dhabi. Support activities by the school/principal include:
- Including numerous sessions for collaborative teaching in the timetable
- Organizing for educators to attend internal and external seminars
- Assigning mentors to teachers who are young in the profession
PDP Growth Review
Observations and After-School Duties
- Visit online tutorials
- Take extra teaching classes
- Revisit feedback from my mentor and colleagues