Requirements
Requires a relevant degree in Arabic language and a teaching qualification. Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent teaching experience in Arabic A and B subjects within a UAE secondary school. Proficiency in UK Curriculum, excellent IT, communication, and English language skills are essential, along with strong classroom management and interpersonal abilities. Experience with EAL, ELL, and SEND students is preferable.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
Duties and Responsibilities
The holder of this post is expected to carry out the professional duties described below, as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school’s policies under the direction of the Head of Arabic/Head of Secondary.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues at all times and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
Learning and Teaching
Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners
Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to experience amazing learning
Make full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels
Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities
Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters
To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum
Advise and cooperate with the Head of School and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements
Attainment and Progress
Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes
Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learning
Communicate openly and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child
A Team Player
Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school
Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum
Cooperate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school and on school trips, and taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment
Contribute actively to department discussions in academic meetings
Actively support the school partnership with the community, for example attending school/community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening such as school concerts
Promote a positive ethos across the school based on the school vision/values and a commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of students, staff, and the wider school community
Professional Development
Be proactive and take accountability for own development
Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher
Safeguarding
Work in line with our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the designated safeguarding lead to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Education: Relevant degree in Arabic language with a teaching qualification
Experience: A minimum of 2 years recent teaching experience in UAE for Arabic A and B subjects in Secondary school department.
Competencies:
Excellent working knowledge of the UK Curriculum and the latest practices
Excellent IT skills, communication skills, and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience of working with EAL, ELL and SEND students
Excellent classroom management
Attributes:
Collaborative team player
Empathetic listener
Displays integrity and confidentiality
Internationally minded
Emotionally intelligent
Interculturally aware
Experienced in online and classroom teaching
Flexible and have a can-do attitude
How to apply
A CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references
A letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role
Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
Star International School and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory criminal background checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
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