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

The Aquila School

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

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Job Description for Teacher of Biology

Purpose of Role

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

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.***
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

The Aquila School opened in September 2018, initially with only primary children, growing to become a mixed 3-18 through school in future years.

The school is located in a residential area of Dubailand and focuses on providing children with amazing learning.

We have grown very quickly and expect to have around 1300 pupils from FS1 to Y12 in the coming school year.

Teachers should be skilled at ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and ensuring that children make as much progress as possible and love coming to school.

Children and families love our school due to our focus on amazing learning and developing a sense of community and school connectedness.

Teachers enjoy working here because they are genuinely empowered to teach the children what they need to learn right now.

The Aquila School is the first new build school designed and managed by The International Schools Partnerships (ISP) a comparatively new and rapidly growing organisation with schools in Europe, the Middle East, Mexico and the USA.

Teacher of Biology Key Responsibilities

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

Person specification

CRITERIA
Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

and training
UK qualified teacher status with experience of teaching in the UK post qualification with IGCSE experience

IBDP experience is desirable

Experience
A minimum 3 years teaching experience

Experience working in a through school

Experience in a similar role

Skills and knowledge

Inspire and engage students through innovative and interactive lessons
Be responsible for the preparation, development and delivery of teaching materials and teaching programmes as appropriate
Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
Monitoring and managing student behaviour to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment
Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows pupils to feel safe and secure and promotes their selfesteem
Work effectively as a member of the Department team to improve the quality of teaching and learning
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Take part in all continuous professional development provided by the school, both internally and externally
Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the school
Communicate effectively with parents with regard to students' achievements and wellbeing through the use of reports, parent meetings, oral feedback etc

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
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Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise o