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Job Description

Employment: Temporary Key Relationships: Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.Positioning of Role: This role reports to the Principal or relevant Head of the School.Primary Purpose of Job: The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.Key Responsibilities:Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taughtInculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassionEngaging and motivating students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limitsUsing excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learningMaking full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levelsPlanning lessons taking full account of students individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilitiesEncouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learnersMaintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the schoolPlanning and delivery of a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculumCooperating 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 punishmentCommunicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their childMaintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.Model good practice of academic honestyContribute actively to department discussions in meetingContribute to and plan after-school activities as requiredActively support the school partnership with the community e.g. attending school / community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening i.e. school concerts etc.Other responsibilities as reasonably requestedV2 01-04-2017TeachingPlan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentationTeach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students individual educational needsSet and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriatePromote 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 mattersMake records of and reports on the personal and social needs of studentsTake part as appropriate in whole school development and share and promote best practiceAssessment, recording and reportingAssess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classesProvide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of studentsGuide students to set targets to improve on their previous best and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learningContinuing Professional DevelopmentKeep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of workBe pro-active and take accountability for own developmentParticipate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacherCurriculum DevelopmentAdvise and co-operate with the Principal and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangementsTake responsibility for specific subjectsTo embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum V2 01-04-2017Taaleem Professional Teachers StandardsTeachers make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests of their pupils.Part One: TeachingA teacher must:Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils:Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respectSet goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositionsDemonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupilsPromote good progress and outcomes with/for pupils:Be accountable for pupils attainment, progress and outcomesBe aware of pupils capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on theseGuide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needsDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teachingEncourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and studyDemonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge:Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils interest in the subject, and address misunderstandingsDemonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarshipDemonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teachers specialist subjectIf teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonicsIf teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategiesPlan and teach well-structured lessons:Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson timePromote a love of learning and pupils intellectual curiositySet homework when appropriate and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquiredReflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teachingContribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils:Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectivelyHave a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils ability to learn, and how best to overcome theseDemonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils education at different stages of developmentHave a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support themMake accurate and productive use of assessment:Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirementsMake use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils progressUse relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessonsGive pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond positively to the feedbackManage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment:Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the schools behaviour policyHave high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairlyManage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to involve and motivate themMaintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessaryFulfil wider professional responsibilities:Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the schoolDevelop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist supportDeploy support staff effectivelyTake responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleaguesCommunicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders with regard to pupils achievements and well-being REQUIREMENTS: A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.The following statements define the behavior and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teachers career.Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional positionHaving regard for the need to safeguard pupils well-being, in accordance with statutory/regulatory provisionsShowing tolerance of and respect for the rights of othersNot undermining fundamental values and culture of the UAE, ensuring that due diligence and respect is given to the associated precedence of the countryEnsuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils vulnerability or might lead them to break the lawTeachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctualityTeachers must have proper and professional regard and adhere to school policies with regard to dress code, footwear, make up and jewelryTeachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the policies set out by Taaleem which set out their professional duties and responsibilities

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About Company

Taaleems main activity is the development and management of early childhood, primary and secondary schools. With quality at the forefront of our offering, we tailor each project to answer the specific educational requirements of a wide range of families by offering top international curricula including British, American, the International Baccalaureate and our custom early childhood programme.

Taaleem, which means education in Arabic, is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. We only recruit the best international teachers who are capable of delivering our international curricula in a creative and engaging manner.

Taaleem is seeking to raise the educational standards in the region. The combined experience of its core team of senior education leaders in international education policy, operations and global management best practices means Taaleem is well positioned to ensure the creative of truly exceptional schools that satisfy the most comprehensive and exacting education developmental requirements.