English Teacher Required in Dubai - Dubai
English Teacher Required in Dubai
GEMS WORLD ACADEMY
English Teacher
Job Description – September 2022 Start
Information for candidates:
Have you ever dreamt of working in Dubai, teaching English to motivated pupils in beautiful, well equipped surroundings?
Here's your chance.
We're working in partnership with GEMS World Academy recruit SIX experienced English Teachers for a September 2022 start.
Please send your cv and a cover letter to Sam Leggit at Aquinas Education. [email protected]
Job Title: English Teacher
English Teacher
Person Specifications – April 2022
Information for candidates: The person specification provides an outline of the experience, skills and abilities we expect the successful candidate to possess. You should match your own skills, experience, and abilities to those listed below. Tell us in what way you have carried out the criteria asked for. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria alone.
Criteria
Education/Qualifications:
● Graduate - Subject Qualification
● Teaching Qualification
● Possess relevant recent professional development that prepares the candidate for this role
● Full time qualified teaching experience minimum 2 years, 5+ years preferred
Professional knowledge, skills and competences:
● Substantial experience of being an outstanding teacher with a good record of leadership and management in a challenging educational environment
● A motivator, inspiring confidence in staff and students that they can succeed and achieve their personal best
● Ability to articulate clear vision and strategies for teaching and learning.
● Track record of demonstrating a collaborative and supportive approach to teaching and leadership
● Understanding of Health & Safety and site related issues
● Professional commitment to the successful implementation of an enriched international curriculum
Experience:
● An understanding and experience of working with schools in diverse communities
● Experience of delivering the highest standards of education
● Leadership of projects or initiatives
Philosophy and commitment:
● An understanding of and commitment to comprehensive values and the inclusion agenda
● A belief that everyone can benefit from and has an entitlement to high quality educational opportunities
● A personal commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
● Commitment to high standards and expectations, best value and continuous improvement
● A “can-do” approach and positive attitude to innovation and change
● Identifies the needs of the students, parents, the community and other stakeholders by proactively gathering feedback to ensure own service delivers the diverse needs of its customers
● Has a commitment to maintaining a clear sense of purpose and direction during periods of change by proactively consulting when planning change and supporting others
Personal qualities:
● Demonstrates a commitment to the ethos and values of GEMS World Academy
● Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas
● Ability to communicate effectively with emotional intelligence and social perception to a wide range of audiences
● Ability to demonstrate personal impact and presence
● Ability to be resilient and calm under pressure
● A commitment to high educational standards and expectations of young people
● Attention to detail
● Good interpersonal and motivational skills
● Enthusiasm
● Stamina and a capacity for hard work
● Good time management skills
● The ability to be reflective and self-critical
● Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the total School program
Job Purpose
The implementation of a superior curriculum and the provision of effective communication with all the School’s constituents, as well as ensuring the social well-being and academic growth of all children.
To directly support the Divisional Principal and SLT Team in facilitation of professional learning and growth, curriculum and program development through positive professional affiliation, effective example, communication, and support of members in the department, resulting in positive experience for students, families and colleagues.
Reports To: Head of Department, Divisional Principal and CEO/Principal
Works with: Faculty, staff, students, parents, colleagues, members of the School Support
Centre and the general School community
Vision and Strategic Direction
Works closely with Divisional Principal and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the school pursues its vision and meets its educational and development aims.
Develop inquiring, reflective and caring learners who, through the rigour of the IB programs, have the knowledge, skills and character to take action and create a better, more peaceful world. Supported by highly qualified staff in world-class facilities, our diverse international community is encouraged to develop intercultural understanding and respect.
Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values and upholds the mission and ethos of the school as a non-selective, international and academically successful school through the lens of the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
Role Description
People and Organisation
● To maximize every student’s learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path and positively contribute to the local and global society.
● Serves as a positive, contributing member to the team, supporting policy and practice that is best for student learners
Leading Teaching and Learning
● Champions a culture of high expectations in terms of teaching quality, developing a reputation for GEMS World Academy as a ‘destination school’ for the very best teachers and leaders worldwide.
● Maintains a strong, current knowledge of the latest pedagogical developments globally and leads by example in encouraging all leaders and staff to be outward-facing in their approach.
Community and External Engagement
● Is a compelling and credible ambassador for GEMS World Academy effectively communicating the strengths of the school to a diverse range of external audiences.
● Develops strong relationships with parents/carers and the wider international communities to the benefit of the Academy.
Core Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation for Learning
● Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy
○ Teacher demonstrates good understanding of the content and its relationships and connections with other disciplines and the world. Teacher’s planned instructional practices reflect current inquiry-based pedagogical knowledge and IB philosophy.
● Demonstrating knowledge of students and families
○ Teacher demonstrates good knowledge of students’ backgrounds, skills and interests and uses this knowledge to plan differentiation for groups.
● Resources to promote learning and engagement
○ Teacher utilizes available school resources (eg. technology, manipulatives, etc.) to promote engagement and learning.
● Designing coherent instruction
○ Almost all planning supports the stated learning outcomes, builds upon prior knowledge and engages students in meaningful learning. The lesson and/or unit has a clearly defined purpose.
● Assessing student learning at a developmentally appropriate level
○ The teacher’s plan for student assessment (formal or informal) is aligned with learning outcomes, has clear success criteria and reflects an understanding of student prior knowledge.
The Classroom Environment to Support Learning
● An environment of respect and rapport
○ Most classroom interactions are caring and respectful of the cultural and developmental differences among groups of students.
● A culture of learning
○ The classroom environment represents a culture of inquiry-based learning, with commitment by both the teacher and students to achievement, progress and effort.
● Student behavior
○ Students adhere to clear standards of conduct most of the time and efforts to redirect misbehaviour are appropriate, respectful and mostly successful.
● Organizing physical space
○ Teacher’s classroom is safe and learning is accessible to all students. The physical space and arrangement promotes the learning activities as far as possible.
Student Learning
● Ensuring learning
○ Most students demonstrate progress in their learning, the teacher makes adjustments to instruction as needed and responds to student interests and questions when possible during the lesson.
● Questions, provocations and discussion
○ The majority of students engage with questions or provocations that promote inquiry and critical thinking. Student discussion is authentic and student-centered.
● Student engagement with learning
○ Most students are engaged in learning throughout the lesson with appropriate activities, content and materials. The lesson structure is appropriate and includes a recap of the learning outcomes.
Terms of Employment:
GWA Teacher shall receive a Limited 2 year term contract. The calendar and work days are approved by CEO/Principal in compliance with GEMS policies and KHDA.
Contract terms, salary and benefits shall be those negotiated between the CEO/Principal in cooperation with GEMS School Support Centre.
The normal contract day is 7:30AM to 4PM Monday - Thursday and 7AM - 12:15PM on Fridays with additional hours as the assignment might require.
