Primary Class Teacher at Safa Community School

Role overview

Professional responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons; set, mark, assess, record and report on student work, development and attainment in line with school policy.
• Use data to inform classroom teaching, track progress and provide timely interventions.
• Communicate with parents, write reports, and attend parents' evenings and open evenings.
• Maintain student order and discipline; participate in team meetings and school events.
• Contribute to departmental policy, curriculum initiatives, programmes of study, and teaching and assessment methods.
• Work collaboratively with classroom support teachers and assist with team administration and organization.
• Keep up to date with curriculum developments, participate in professional development, and set work for planned absences.
• Take responsibility for a designated curriculum, administration, innovation or project area; undertake other reasonable tasks directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarize with the UAE DSIB inspection framework and support UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate requirements

• Relevant qualifications and QTS, such as a BEd or a bachelor's degree with PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• Experience teaching in British curriculum schools and at the primary phase level.
• Understanding of assessment and examination requirements; ability to demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and student progress.
• Enthusiasm for teaching, effective teamwork, and willingness to share teaching practice.
• Keeps current with developments in the relevant age range and is willing to pursue professional development.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills for working closely with students and parents.

Application process

• Applications must be submitted through the TES/Schrole portal and include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages.
• At least three referees are requested, including a current employer; a demonstration lesson is required.
• Applications are assessed as received, and interviews may begin before the stated closing date.