Teacher - Design Technology (Textiles) - Mamoura British Academy (AY 26/27)

Overview

Minimum Qualification

• A Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the English National Curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working in more than one International School desirable
• Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE.
• We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders.
• We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits.
• Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.
• Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
• This job description is not all-inclusive.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.
• Teaching and learning:
• Clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Al Mamoura Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum
• Assessment and data:
• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student’s development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
• Behaviour management and duties
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Wider professional responsibilities
• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.