Teacher of English - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Aquila School

The Aquila School

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Description

We are looking for a suitably qualified teacher of English who has over eight years experience of teaching GCSE English Language and Literature, and is available for an August 2023 start.

This role is NOT suitable for ECT/NQT's. You must

1. Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland
Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be - a happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress.

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times.

Our school is committed to 'amazing learning'- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible.

All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision - 'A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress'.

Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

Job description - Teacher

Key qualities and skills:

To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre, makes as much progress as possible
To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive

Core purposes:

To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through 'real learning'
To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
To have a positive impact on the work of the school

Key duties for all teachers include:

To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
To lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school

To be line managed by the AHT-English and Head of Secondary

Hours of work

7.25am4.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.25am12.00pm on Friday plus occasional evening and weekend work

Holidays
- as per the school KHDA approved calendar

Person Specification

Excellent English speaker
Unceasingly optimistic and a 'can do' attitude calm kind and professional with all members if the school community
Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management
Experience of A Level and/or IBDP is desirable
Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience in IGCSE results is desirable

Benefits:

A generous tax free salary
End of service gratuity

Staff on our sponsorship will also be eligible to receive:

Housing allowance OR school accommodation
Health care for employee and up to 2 dependent children (if you sponsor them)
Annual flight allowance for employee
Two free places for children to attend The Aquila School under the assumption the school can meet their needs

Staff under our sponsorship not currently in the UAE receive the above and:

Flight into the UAE at start of contract and back to home country at end of contract

Benefit eligibility is dependent on family status at the time of joining and will require verification.

About the International Schools Partnership
The Aquila School is owned by a London based company called International Schools Partnership (ISP).

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced