Teacher of English Literature and Language - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Teacher of English Literature &

Language - Senior School

August 2023


Brighton College Abu Dhabi wishes to recruit a Teacher of English Literature &

Language
Brighton College Abu Dhabi, a sister school of
Brighton College UK, is a leading Independent
- style British International School located in the
United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2011 at a prime
location on Abu Dhabi Island on a purpose-built,
state-of-the-art campus, the College is heavily
over-subscribed and was rated outstanding in all six
categories at the most recent ADEK inspection
The full report is available on the website.

The school is a member of COBIS and BSME and
the Head Mistress is an international member of
HMC.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi benefits from a strong partnership with Brighton College, the UK's top co
- educational independent school, and with Brighton College Al Ain, Brighton College Dubai, Brighton
College Bangkok, Brighton College Singapore, and opening in 2023, Brighton College Vietnam. The
Brighton family of schools currently educates more than 5,000 pupils

A key component of Brighton's internationalism is the importance it places upon ensuring that its sister
schools are authentically interpreting its values and ethos. Each school combines academic excellence
with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual
needs and enthusiasms of every child. All pupils in the Brighton family of schools are valued for their
own sake and encouraged to develop their talents to the full, in a community where there are no
stereotypes and every achievement, however small, is noticed.

Brighton's success is built upon recruiting genuinely inspirational teachers who can enthuse about their
explore their interests, develop their existing talents and acquire new ones.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and hardworking team with the united goal of ensuring
that every child reaches their potential both academically and socially, by pushing boundaries and
broadening horizons. Our positioning as one of the leading academic schools in the Middle East, are
testament to the dedication and hard work of our common room.


Senior School
Brighton College Senior School delivers an innovative and exciting curriculum leading to GCSEs and A
Levels. Our external examination results in Years 11, 12 and 13 are 'well above curriculum and world
averages' (ADEK Inspection Report 2018).


PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Essential qualities will include the ability to work collaboratively and to
present to parents, pupils and colleagues a warm, engaging and
approachable personality.

qualification from a recognised academic institution

  • A distinguished record of teaching
  • A strong record of professional development
  • Excellent knowledge of GCSE English and English Literature and A Level English Literature
have at least 2 years' experience


JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for:
Brighton College is a dynamic and exciting school looking for enthusiastic

and passionate teachers. This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional

and hard-working team with the united goal of ensuring that every child

reaches their potential both academically and socially, by pushing

boundaries and broadening horizons.


Consulting with:
All staff.


Reporting to:
Head of English (Senior School)


RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

  • To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United Arab
Emirates

  • To teach a maximum of an 80% teaching timetable, carry out duties (up to
four per week) and actively support the CCA Programme leading a minimum
of two activities per week

  • To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through
enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous
record keeping and follow up

  • To be aware of and comply with all the College policies including those for
marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting

  • To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using the agreed formats
  • To assist with covering colleagues as required
  • To attend all meetings and INSET as required
  • To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required internal and external tests and
examinations

  • To work within a House team as a Tutor in either Years 79, Years 1011 or Years 121
  • To show an active interest in each child's personal and domestic
circumstances and to foster the personal and social developments of each
pupil in your care

  • To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College
community

  • To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying
with, all the College Policies; including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and
the Anti
- bullying Policy

  • To be familiar with in all the College's policies on Health and Safety and be
proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College
community at all times

  • To promote exemplary behaviour and a re
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