English Teacher Job at the Ministry of Education in Abu Dhabi

The Ministry of Education English Teacher Job covers government schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. You will teach the English curriculum across grades 1–12, with a focus on learner engagement, assessment, student progress and classroom development.

This full-time position suits qualified English graduates who meet the relevant teaching experience, certification and language requirements. Applications are completed through the Ministry’s official careers website.

English Teacher Job Summary

What The Teaching Role Involves

The position sits within the School Operations Sector Abu Dhabi. Your work will centre on implementing the English curriculum, developing an active classroom and helping students reach the expected English outcomes for their age.

Student needs must be identified so that learners can be guided towards the correct objectives. Collaboration is also part of the job, including building effective working relationships with school colleagues.

Main Classroom Responsibilities

• Model and support a learner-centred, hands-on classroom environment.
• Ensure students reach the expected age-related English outcomes.
• Create a positive, active and language-rich setting for learning.
• Identify individual student needs and guide learners towards their objectives.
• Deliver assessments according to the relevant assessment strategy and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and performance.
• Build positive and effective relationships with colleagues.

Education, Experience And Certification

You need a bachelor’s degree in English, English language and literature, or a related field. It must be a minimum three-year degree.

• Expatriates without an accepted teaching certification need at least three years of full-time school teaching experience.
• Expatriates with an accepted teaching certification need at least two years of full-time school teaching experience.
• Accepted certifications include the Ministry of Education teaching licence, B.Ed, M.Ed, NTS, PGCE, PGDE, H.D.E, H.E.D, DELTA, CELTA or TESOL, subject to the stated conditions.
• Expatriate candidates must meet the required TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores. Language certificates must be no more than three years old.
• English is required for the position.
• Applicants must be no older than 55 years.

Emirati nationals are not required to have previous teaching experience. The different experience conditions mean you should follow the requirement that matches your nationality and certification status.

Teaching And Workplace Skills

The Ministry is seeking classroom and organisational skills that support effective English teaching. These cover both direct work with students and cooperation within the school.

• English language teaching and learner-centred instruction
• Classroom management and curriculum implementation
• Student assessment and performance recordkeeping
• Workload management and team collaboration

Working Hours And Additional Duties

The job follows a full-time schedule. Extra hours may be required to support extracurricular activities.

You may also need to travel for events or training, or provide cover when required. These commitments form part of the working arrangements described for the position.

How to Apply

1. Review the education, experience, certification, language and age requirements above.
2. Update your CV so it clearly presents your English teaching background, qualifications and relevant certification.
3. Use the official application button provided by GluJob below this article and confirm the current vacancy status.
4. Complete the employer’s application process through the Ministry’s careers website.

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Source: Ministry of Education