Class Teacher Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 5)

Job Summary

1: Learning and Teaching

• Use assessment for, of, and as learning strategies in order to personalize and accelerate student learning;
• Take responsibility for the implementation of short, medium and long-term curriculum planning within the subjects taught;
• Have knowledge of effective strategies to include and meet the needs of all students within your class, including Higher/Lower attaining students, EAL, SEN, Emirati students and G&T students;
• Any other teaching duties and responsibilities deemed reasonable by the Principal.
• Plan and deliver outstanding lessons to mixed boys and girls classes (Phase and Year Group to be agreed upon);
• Ensure high-quality education, attainment and progress for all students;
• Track, monitor, evaluate and review student progress, achievement and attainment;
• Ensure effective teaching strategies that enable all students to learn optimally;
• Deliver and demonstrate enquiry based teaching through his/her own teaching commitment;
• Make learning and teaching opportunities relevant by making connections to the real world;

2: Professional Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in education (or higher) or other relevant field with a teaching qualification (such as PGCE) directly related to the age group you will be teaching (Early Years or Primary) is an essential requirement for this position.
• Candidates are expected to have a minimum of one year teaching experience.
• Applicants should also be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:
• Teaching in a Primary Classroom (1 year or more);
• Excellent classroom practice in Primary education in either Early Years, Key Stage 1 or 2, Kindergarten, or Elementary;
• Continuous professional development;
• Digital learning and the use of ICT across the curriculum;
• Effective involvement and engagement with parents;
• Behaviour management and child protection;
• Knowledge of the UAE school systems and culture (Will be covered as part of induction for overseas teachers);

3: Personal Skills and Attributes

• Applicants should:
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Have an excellent health and attendance record;
• Be able to create and maintain effective partnerships with staff, the school administration, parents, students and the wider school community;
• Be able to work independently and on own initiative;
• Seek advice and support when necessary;
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Be committed to providing extra-curricular activities;
• Maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post;
• Be approachable, positive, flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.

Start Date: Immediate

• Please send your CV and cover letter to HR@virginiaschool.ae
• **Company:** Virginia International Private School
• **Employment Type:** Full Time
• **Education Level:** Bachelor
• **Experience:** 1 Year
• **Job Type:** Teaching, Primary Teacher