Teacher of Psychology

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

28 February 2025

**Job overview**:
Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of Psychology**for Al Ain British Academy, commencing August 2025.

Al Ain British Academy opened in September 2011 providing high quality education in the heritage ‘Garden City’ of the United Arab Emirates. The children are taught the English National Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children living in Al Ain. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well-stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. It is an exciting, challenging and enjoyable school to work in where achievement for pupils is at the heart of all we do. The school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of data and assessment in all areas of the curriculum.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy, through:

- Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
- Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
- Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
- Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
- Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
- Making effective use of assessment for learning;
- Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
- Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
- Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
- Mark students work regularly, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy;
- Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
- Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
- Prepare and present informative reports to parents
- Attend and support parent/student events.
- Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
- Any other duties as assigned by the SLT.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Minimum Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Psychology Teacher in the English Curriculum.

**Job Specific Knowledge & Skills**
- Commitment to school’s vision and values
- Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Excellent inter-personal/communication skills and organisation skills
- Knowledge of current developments in education
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
- Teaching across ability range with proven success
- Experience of working in more than one International School
- Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 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.

Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

**About**Al Ain British Academy**:
**Al Ain British Academy**
- Al Salam Street, Sarooj, Al Ain
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates

+971 7151000

**Abu Dhabi Education Council Inspection Rating Oct/Nov 2018 ( Band A Rated : Very Good School )**

Al Ain Academy opened in September 2011 providing high quality education to the region. The children are taught the English National Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children living in Al Ain, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf 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 pupils enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutua