Aldar Academies is currently seeking a Drama Teacher at West Yas Academy on
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi due to expansion.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of
schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabis leading school group.West Yas Academy opened in September 2016 providing high-quality education to
the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum
- tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the
local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at
the school are excellent and include a large astroturf field, two swimming
pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an
auditorium, and outdoor play areas.We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy
learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.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:*The purpose of this post is to contribute to the Department as a team player
through collaboration and the development of best pedagogical practices.
Teachers at West Yas Academy are responsible to have overall responsibility
for maximizing learning opportunities for all students within the Department;
teachers will have a positive impact on the whole school's development
through the delivery of high-quality outcomes for all students.*General Responsibilities: *

• Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions

and contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the
academys improvement plan and self-evaluation form

• Comply with regulations about health and safety at work legislation and

adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practices and equal
opportunities regulations

• Comply with the academys Performance Management Policy ensuring

challenging annual targets are set and fulfilling the role of performance
management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal

• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, and

health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the
purpose of academy improvement or performance management

• Comply with the academys staff dress code at all times including the

wearing of a photo ID / lanyard

• Comply with the academys computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all

times

• Attend all staff briefings/Professional Development Activities
• Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching, and

Lesson Management.*Teach allocated students by supporting their planning and teaching to
achieve outstanding progression of learning through: *

• Oversee the development and refreshing of curriculum unit planning within

the faculty department

• Keep up to date, utilize, and apply Inquiry Based Principles
• Create a climate that is conducive to outstanding Learning and Teaching by

serving as a pedagogical coach and mentor of faculty in line with the
schools performance management framework

• Identifying clear learning objectives and specifying how they will be

taught and assessed

• Setting tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
• Identifying SEN or very able students
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and

challenge

• Making effective use of assessment and ensuring coverage of programmes of

study

• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform

planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning - matched to
need

• Ensuring effective teaching and the best use of available time
• Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the

academy's procedures and encouraging good practice about punctuality,
behaviour, standards of work, and homework

• Apply a variety of teaching methods to:
• match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key

ideas and use appropriate vocabulary

• use effective questioning and listen carefully to students
• select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through

library, I.C.T., and other learning technologies

• Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and

understanding appropriate to the subject taught

• Evaluating own and others\' teaching critically to improve the

effectiveness

• Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

*Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting: *

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to

improve specific aspects of teaching

• Mark and monitor students\' work and set targets for progress
• Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the

Learning and Teaching continue to add value

• Assess and record students\' progress systematically and keep records to

check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for
development, inform planning and recognize the level at which the student
is achieving

• Assess students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and

academy procedures

• Prepare and present informative reports to parents

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 they
apply 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.

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