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Computer Science Teacher

Company Name: Aldar Education – Al Ain Academy
Employment Type:Full Time
Location: Al Ain
Experience: 2+ years
Degree: Bachelor
Gender:Any
Age:Any  
Nationality: Any
Salary:Unspecified
No. Of Vacancies:1
Job Description:
Aldar Academies is currently seeking ICT/ Computer Science Teacher at Al Ain Academy in Al Ain commencing September 2023.
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.
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.

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this post is to Run the KS4 and KS5 IT/ Computer Science courses, planning and delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will have high standards and expectations in every element of your work. To have a positive impact on the whole school’s development through the delivery of high-quality outcomes for all students.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management:
Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve outstanding progression of learning through:
Creating a climate that is conducive to outstanding Learning and Teaching
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  programs 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 best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment by the academy’s procedures and encouraging good practice about punctuality, behavior, standards of work, and homework
Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own teaching critically to improve the effectiveness
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
Using 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
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 recognise 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
Curriculum Development:
Take part in subjects or aspects of the academy’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance Contribute to the whole academy’s visioning activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and certification in PGCE Education.
Teaching experience at UK secondary level is essential, experience in an international school is an advantage.

Job specific Knowledge and skills:
Minimum of 2 years experience in teaching ICT/ Computer Science
Strong experience teaching English National Curriculum.
Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
Knowledge of English curriculum and latest developments.
Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment, and compliance
Personal/ Leadership Qualities • Commitment to the ideals of international education.
Ability to prioritize projects and tasks,
Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision-making.
Flexibility, patience, and egalitarian approach.
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.