Aldar Education is seeking a passionate *Music Teacher* for Muna British
Academy, Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year, 2024-25.

Muna British Academy is in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi and was
recently rated \xe2\x80\x98Outstanding\xe2\x80\x99 by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education
and Knowledge (ADEK) Serving over 700 students from Nursery \xe2\x80\x93 Year 6 we
follow the National Curriculum of England.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of
schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

*Responsibilities:*

*Teaching and learning:*

• Demonstrating a clear understanding of the Curriculum for effective

implementation to match learning outcomes.

• Teaching Music using appropriate syllabus, materials, musical instruments,

and schemes of work.

• Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating

displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.

• Planning, preparing, and presenting sessions that cater to the needs of

the whole ability range within the class.

• To plan Music lessons and sequences of lessons consistently and

effectively, in the long, medium, and short-term, to meet pupils\xe2\x80\x99
individual learning needs.

• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive to delivering

outstanding practice.

• Motivating students by delivering enjoyable and creative co-curricular

Music lessons that both challenge pupils and promote love for Music and
co-curricular activities.

• Lead co-curricular events (concerts, assemblies, musical/performing arts

events) to develop and promote students\xe2\x80\x99 achievement and participation
in Music.

• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress

made, and adjusting environment, planning, and curriculum to reflect this.

• Supporting SEN (POD), EAL, and G&T students and ensuring that their needs

are met through differentiation.

• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists,

occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required, to
best cater to the diverse learning needs of pupils.

• Facilitating Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face to Face lessons.

*Assessment and data:*

• Taking responsibility for student progress in the class. Consistently and

effectively making use of data relating to student\xe2\x80\x99s prior attainment to
set well-grounded expectations/targets for pupils, monitor their progress,
and give clear and constructive feedback.

• Meeting requirements for assessments and recording students\xe2\x80\x99 development

using Target Tracker.

• Using data gathered from assessments to inform decisions regarding further

planning, provision, and interventions.

• Providing feedback to parents and carers on students\xe2\x80\x99 progress and

development at Parent-Teacher conferences and meetings (PTMs).

*Behavior management and duties:*

• Follow the school\xe2\x80\x99s established policies and procedures, e.g., behavior,

code of conduct, and child safeguarding policy.

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches that are appropriate to

students\xe2\x80\x99 needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.

• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority,

and act decisively when necessary, within the school\xe2\x80\x99s established
policies.

• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive

attitudes, values, and behavior, which are expected of pupils.

• Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and

independence of all learners.

• To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate

social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.

• Carry out duties as directed and within the school\xe2\x80\x99s established

policies.

*Wider professional responsibilities:*

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning,

assessment, resources, and special events linked to the team.

• Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and

extra-curricular activities (ECAs).

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers about student\xe2\x80\x99s achievements

and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate.

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

through Music and Performing Arts.

• Take initiative of own professional development to secure high-quality

teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

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

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 in
their application at 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. You
can tell us that offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references
and police clearance.

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