Primary Teacher - Curriculum Development
Posted date [2026-08-29]
(ID: 50400)
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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 Description and Requirements
Primary Teacher - Curriculum DevelopmentJob Snapshot
Role: Primary Teacher - Curriculum Development
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Primary Teacher - Curriculum Development in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity with Aldar Education for Academic Year 2026/2027. The position is designed for an experienced English National Curriculum teacher who can strengthen student attainment through effective classroom practice, curriculum planning, assessment analysis, targeted intervention, and collaborative educational leadership.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 12000-18000
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 Primary Teacher will help establish strong foundations for learning by combining effective curriculum delivery
with careful analysis of student progress. A central priority is identifying where learners are falling behind and translating assessment evidence into practical teaching strategies that close gaps without limiting opportunities for higher-achieving students.
The role also carries wider responsibility for curriculum quality, collaborative planning, inclusive provision, enrichment, resource utilization, and continuous improvement. Previous leadership exposure will be valuable when contributing to school development priorities and supporting consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging primary lessons securely aligned with the English National Curriculum.
* Translate curriculum standards into clear learning objectives, purposeful activities, and measurable outcomes.
* Contribute to policies and teaching practices that reflect the school\'s vision and expectations for academic achievement.
* Develop short, medium, and long-term plans that support curriculum development and sustained student progress.
* Analyze assessment information to identify underachievement and specific gaps in learning.
* Design targeted action plans and classroom interventions for students requiring additional support.
* Monitor the impact of interventions and adjust teaching strategies according to evidence of progress.
* Contribute relevant performance information to school self-evaluation and improvement planning.
* Develop and regularly review schemes of work to maintain appropriate curriculum depth and progression.
* Ensure teaching plans provide suitable opportunities for SEN, People of Determination, gifted and talented, and EAL learners.
* Maintain continuity in learning so knowledge and skills develop systematically across the curriculum.
* Provide suitable extension and challenge for high-ability students.
* Establish ambitious expectations for achievement, behavior, participation, and quality of work.
* Evaluate classroom teaching critically and use findings to strengthen future delivery.
* Share effective instructional approaches with colleagues and contribute constructively to collaborative planning.
* Help maintain consistency in curriculum expectations and teaching standards across relevant areas.
* Participate in enrichment activities that broaden students\' academic and personal development.
* Contribute to additional academic support and intervention sessions where required.
* Use teaching resources efficiently and help ensure materials are deployed according to curriculum priorities.
* Support responsible management of departmental resources and allocated expenditure where assigned.
* Create stimulating learning spaces that encourage independence, curiosity, participation, and purposeful study.
* Contribute leadership experience to curriculum initiatives, improvement projects, or team responsibilities when required.
* Participate in performance management processes in accordance with school procedures.
* Build productive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
* Work collaboratively across teams to improve learning outcomes and strengthen educational provision.
* Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural context and values of the United Arab Emirates.
* Maintain professional responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Ideal Profile
Applicants should hold a bachelor\'s degree in a relevant subject together with a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
At least three years of teaching experience is required, including practical experience delivering the UK curriculum. Candidates must demonstrate secure knowledge of the English National Curriculum and evidence of using effective strategies to improve standards and accelerate student progress.
Experience analyzing attainment data, identifying learning gaps, and implementing targeted interventions will be particularly important. The school is also seeking candidates who can demonstrate leadership experience at different levels and contribute effectively within collaborative teams.
A commitment to extensive enrichment opportunities is expected. The successful candidate should combine high academic expectations with a caring approach that recognizes the individual educational and developmental needs of each student.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references and the required police clearance in accordance with safeguarding requirements.
Skills Set
* English National Curriculum
* Primary education
* UK curriculum teaching
* Curriculum development
* Curriculum mapping
* Scheme of work development
* Lesson planning
* Student assessment
* Attainment analysis
* Learning gap analysis
* Data-informed instruction
* Targeted intervention
* Progress monitoring
* Differentiated teaching
* SEN support
* People of Determination provision
* Gifted and talented provision
* EAL support
* Classroom management
* Teaching quality evaluation
* School self-evaluation
* Improvement planning
* Learning environment development
* Educational resource management
* Enrichment programmes
* Academic intervention
* Collaborative planning
* Instructional leadership
* Safeguarding
* Student welfare
Why Join Us
Effective primary teaching has a lasting influence on students\' academic confidence, learning habits, and readiness for increasingly challenging study. This opportunity provides experienced educators with scope to combine classroom teaching with curriculum development, assessment-led intervention, enrichment, and wider school improvement work.
Aldar Education\'s school network also creates an environment where teachers can broaden their professional experience and develop capabilities relevant to future curriculum, phase, subject, or school leadership responsibilities while contributing to education in Abu Dhabi.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a network of owned and managed schools across the United Arab Emirates, delivering diverse educational pathways to students and communities. Its schools focus on high-quality teaching, inclusive learning, student progress, professional development, safeguarding, and educational environments that support strong academic and personal outcomes.
The role also carries wider responsibility for curriculum quality, collaborative planning, inclusive provision, enrichment, resource utilization, and continuous improvement. Previous leadership exposure will be valuable when contributing to school development priorities and supporting consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging primary lessons securely aligned with the English National Curriculum.
* Translate curriculum standards into clear learning objectives, purposeful activities, and measurable outcomes.
* Contribute to policies and teaching practices that reflect the school\'s vision and expectations for academic achievement.
* Develop short, medium, and long-term plans that support curriculum development and sustained student progress.
* Analyze assessment information to identify underachievement and specific gaps in learning.
* Design targeted action plans and classroom interventions for students requiring additional support.
* Monitor the impact of interventions and adjust teaching strategies according to evidence of progress.
* Contribute relevant performance information to school self-evaluation and improvement planning.
* Develop and regularly review schemes of work to maintain appropriate curriculum depth and progression.
* Ensure teaching plans provide suitable opportunities for SEN, People of Determination, gifted and talented, and EAL learners.
* Maintain continuity in learning so knowledge and skills develop systematically across the curriculum.
* Provide suitable extension and challenge for high-ability students.
* Establish ambitious expectations for achievement, behavior, participation, and quality of work.
* Evaluate classroom teaching critically and use findings to strengthen future delivery.
* Share effective instructional approaches with colleagues and contribute constructively to collaborative planning.
* Help maintain consistency in curriculum expectations and teaching standards across relevant areas.
* Participate in enrichment activities that broaden students\' academic and personal development.
* Contribute to additional academic support and intervention sessions where required.
* Use teaching resources efficiently and help ensure materials are deployed according to curriculum priorities.
* Support responsible management of departmental resources and allocated expenditure where assigned.
* Create stimulating learning spaces that encourage independence, curiosity, participation, and purposeful study.
* Contribute leadership experience to curriculum initiatives, improvement projects, or team responsibilities when required.
* Participate in performance management processes in accordance with school procedures.
* Build productive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
* Work collaboratively across teams to improve learning outcomes and strengthen educational provision.
* Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural context and values of the United Arab Emirates.
* Maintain professional responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Ideal Profile
Applicants should hold a bachelor\'s degree in a relevant subject together with a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
At least three years of teaching experience is required, including practical experience delivering the UK curriculum. Candidates must demonstrate secure knowledge of the English National Curriculum and evidence of using effective strategies to improve standards and accelerate student progress.
Experience analyzing attainment data, identifying learning gaps, and implementing targeted interventions will be particularly important. The school is also seeking candidates who can demonstrate leadership experience at different levels and contribute effectively within collaborative teams.
A commitment to extensive enrichment opportunities is expected. The successful candidate should combine high academic expectations with a caring approach that recognizes the individual educational and developmental needs of each student.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references and the required police clearance in accordance with safeguarding requirements.
Skills Set
* English National Curriculum
* Primary education
* UK curriculum teaching
* Curriculum development
* Curriculum mapping
* Scheme of work development
* Lesson planning
* Student assessment
* Attainment analysis
* Learning gap analysis
* Data-informed instruction
* Targeted intervention
* Progress monitoring
* Differentiated teaching
* SEN support
* People of Determination provision
* Gifted and talented provision
* EAL support
* Classroom management
* Teaching quality evaluation
* School self-evaluation
* Improvement planning
* Learning environment development
* Educational resource management
* Enrichment programmes
* Academic intervention
* Collaborative planning
* Instructional leadership
* Safeguarding
* Student welfare
Why Join Us
Effective primary teaching has a lasting influence on students\' academic confidence, learning habits, and readiness for increasingly challenging study. This opportunity provides experienced educators with scope to combine classroom teaching with curriculum development, assessment-led intervention, enrichment, and wider school improvement work.
Aldar Education\'s school network also creates an environment where teachers can broaden their professional experience and develop capabilities relevant to future curriculum, phase, subject, or school leadership responsibilities while contributing to education in Abu Dhabi.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a network of owned and managed schools across the United Arab Emirates, delivering diverse educational pathways to students and communities. Its schools focus on high-quality teaching, inclusive learning, student progress, professional development, safeguarding, and educational environments that support strong academic and personal outcomes.
