Science Teachers (Secondary)

Teacher of Science (Secondary)

1: Learning and Teaching

• Plan and deliver outstanding science lessons to both boys and girls classes in the Middle School
• Ensure high quality education, attainment and progress for all students;
• Track, monitor, evaluate and review student progress, achievement and attainment;
• Ensure the promotion of methods that enable all students to learn effectively;
• Deliver and demonstrate, enquiry based teaching of science through his/her own teaching commitment;
• Deliver high quality practical lessons in the school laboratories;
• Make learning and teaching of science relevant by making connections to the real world;
• Use creative and effective learning and teaching styles to engage, motivate and enable students to progress;
• Use assessment for learning strategies in order to personalize and accelerate student learning;
• Take responsibility for the short, medium and long term curriculum planning within the taught Science Subjects;
• Have knowledge of effective strategies to include and meet the needs of all pupils within the Secondary School, including Higher/Lower attaining students, EAL, SEN, Emirati Students and G&T pupils.

2: Professional Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in at least one science subject is an essential requirement for this position.
• Possession of a PGCE or another teaching qualification is mandatory.
• Applicants should also be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:
• Secondary Science Teaching (2 years or more);
• Excellent classroom practice in Secondary education with substantial experience in the Middle School phase (Grades 6-8);
• 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;
• Knowledge and experience of the American curriculum (desirable but not mandatory).

3: Personal Skills and Attributes

• Applicants should:
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• 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 good time management 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.
• **Company:** Virginia International Private School
• **Employment Type:** Full Time
• **Education Level:** Bachelor
• **Experience:** 2 Years
• **Gender:** Mixed
• **Job Type:** Teaching, Science Teacher