Teacher – Music-Al Qurm Charter ( AY25-26)

Al Qurm Charter School is a vibrant American Curriculum institution nestled in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Renowned for our globally respected curriculum and powered by a team of dedicated, passionate educators, we are proud to offer an outstanding teaching and learning environment.

At Al Qurm Charter School, we nurture an inclusive, forward-thinking, and vibrant learning community, dedicated to fulfilling the UAE’s National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our curriculum is thoughtfully enriched with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, underscoring our commitment as a Climate Action Program Integrated School.

We proudly hold the designation of a Certified Kindness School, fostering a culture of empathy, respect, and emotional well-being. As a Common-Sense Certified School, we empower our students with critical digital citizenship and media literacy skills for today’s world.

As a member of the Global Schools Alliance, we champion global awareness and intercultural understanding.

Al Qurm Charter School is more than just a workplace — it’s a place to grow, inspire, and make a meaningful impact.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to   help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Main Duties
Key Task: 

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• 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 the requirements of the curriculum.
  • Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
  • Stay updated with current trends in music education.
  • Identify and support students with special musical talents or learning needs.
  • Collaborate with other staff to integrate music into cross-curricular activities and school events.
• 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

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.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for vocal and/or instrumental music in line with curriculum standards.
• Teach music theory, history, and performance techniques across various age groups.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting the environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• 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.
• Prepare students for performances, examinations, and competitions.
• 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 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.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.
• Plan and coordinate school concerts, recitals, and musical productions.
• Encourage student participation in music-related activities both within and outside the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1- 2 years of Teaching experience

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working with students whose English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check