Physics Teacher - American Curriculum
Posted date [2026-05-06]
(ID: 44925)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Physics Teacher - American Curriculum
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Physics Teacher - American Curriculum in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a specialist Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced science educator who can deliver engaging Physics lessons, support student progress, and help learners develop critical thinking, scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and practical understanding. This role is ideal for a confident international school teacher who can create a positive learning environment, support EAL students, and contribute to a school culture focused on academic excellence, creativity, leadership, and whole-child development.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 12000-20000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Physics Teacher - American Curriculum role supports high-quality science teaching at Virginia American School in Abu Dhabi. The teacher will plan and deliver structured lessons that help students understand physics concepts, develop enquiry skills, and connect scientific knowledge with real-world applications.
This position requires a reflective and collaborative educator who can support students across the full ability range, use assessment data to improve planning, and work closely with parents, carers, teachers, curriculum support staff, and school leaders. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum action groups, extra-curricular activities, safeguarding practice, and the wider life of the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver inspiring Physics lessons that help students achieve strong academic and personal outcomes.
* Plan, prepare, and present science learning sessions aligned with curriculum expectations and student needs.
* Support students in developing scientific knowledge, enquiry skills, practical understanding, and analytical thinking.
* Organise classroom provision, learning resources, and displays to create a positive and engaging science learning environment.
* Use enthusiastic and imaginative teaching approaches to motivate pupils and encourage active participation.
* Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons and maintain consistent curriculum delivery.
* Support the full ability range through differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practice.
* Observe, assess, and record student progress in line with school assessment expectations.
* Use Target Tracker and assessment data to guide future planning, learning provision, and intervention.
* Reflect on classroom practice, lessons taught, student progress, and curriculum delivery to improve outcomes.
* Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff and external professionals where required.
* Communicate clearly with parents and carers about student achievement, progress, and wellbeing.
* Follow the school behaviour policy and manage classes using approaches that inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
* Maintain positive relationships with students while promoting self-control, independence, respect, and responsible learning habits.
* Use CPOMS and school systems where appropriate to communicate student achievement, wellbeing, or safeguarding concerns.
* Participate in curriculum action groups, planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
* Support school outings, activities, evening events, weekend events, and wider community initiatives when required.
* Run a weekly ECA each term to strengthen student engagement beyond regular classroom lessons.
* Uphold safeguarding, child protection, professional conduct, and all school policy requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Science, Education, or a related subject.
* PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar teaching role.
* Mandatory experience working in an international school.
* Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
* Clear understanding of curriculum delivery, classroom assessment, and student progress support.
* Ability to teach Physics with patience, creativity, structure, and confidence.
* Approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable classroom presence.
* Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with parents in a diverse multicultural environment.
* Ability to deal professionally with students, parents, colleagues, school leaders, and wider stakeholders.
* Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
* High level of professionalism and consideration for student wellbeing.
* Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
* Positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
* Warm, empathetic, credible, self-motivated, and child-centred approach.
* Ability to prioritise workload and multitask effectively.
Skills Set
* Physics teaching
* American Curriculum delivery
* Science lesson planning
* Practical science instruction
* Scientific enquiry
* Critical thinking development
* Problem-solving skills
* Student assessment
* Target Tracker assessment support
* Differentiated instruction
* EAL student support
* International school teaching
* Classroom resource management
* Behaviour management
* Parent and carer communication
* CPOMS safeguarding records
* Curriculum action group support
* Extra-curricular activity delivery
* Student wellbeing support
Why Join Us
* Teach Physics in a respected Abu Dhabi school with a strong focus on academic excellence and student development.
* Support learners in building scientific confidence, practical understanding, creativity, and leadership skills.
* Work in a diverse and inclusive international school environment committed to preparing students for a global future.
* Build your teaching career in Abu Dhabi’s established Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Access professional development, coaching, training, and a wide network of education professionals.
* Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, professional growth, and student wellbeing are central to school life.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through American Curriculum, British curriculum, charter, and international learning pathways. The group supports inclusive learning, safeguarding, student wellbeing, professional development, and future-focused education that helps students grow academically, socially, and personally.
