Art Teacher

Client of Worldteachers

Job overview

We are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher - Art for Abu Dhabi to start in January 2026 (Term 2)

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 requirements of the curriculum.
Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Specific Duties:

Teaching and Learning:

Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
Organising the classroom provision and 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 class.
Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.

Assessment and Data:

Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

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 behavioural policy.
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities:

To work as part of a curriculum action group, 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.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
Run a weekly ECA each term.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Education in Art or PGCE in the relevant subject.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience.

Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills:

Strong teaching experience in English National Curriculum
Experience of teaching GCSE and A Level Art
Experience of teaching A Level Photography would be an advantage
Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language would be an advantage
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check