Primary Teacher

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our school in Dubai. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons, fostering a supportive and academically stimulating classroom atmosphere, and supporting the pastoral care and holistic development of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging lessons for assigned subjects and year groups, demonstrating thorough subject matter expertise.
• Equip students with the necessary skills to reach their full potential through outstanding teaching practices.
• Create and maintain a nurturing yet academically focused classroom environment.
• Serve as a class teacher managing student well-being, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities.
• Ensure rigorous safeguarding and child protection standards for all students.
• Develop and contribute to lesson resources tailored to the learner group’s needs.
• Monitor student progress, integrating internal and external assessments into lesson plans.
• Provide ongoing reports on student performance, including written reports and parent-teacher meetings.
• Customize challenges and plans to meet diverse student needs informed by data analysis.
• Commit to continuous professional growth through participation in school-wide development programs.
• Accept shared pastoral responsibilities, particularly for students within the assigned tutor group.
• Fulfill supervisory duties during breaks and cover absences when necessary.
• Maintain positive classroom environments, including visually stimulating displays.
• Engage actively in school events and extracurricular activities by leading at least one high-quality club per term.
• Contribute towards school improvement initiatives and departmental enhancements.

Additional Duties

• Uphold the welfare and safeguarding of all children encountered during your role.
• Perform other duties as delegated by senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A good honours degree.
• Possession of a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification, preferably obtained in the UK.
• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching UK curricula is preferred.
• Motivated, talented, and professional approach to teaching.
• Willingness to aid in developing departmental resources.
• Participation in whole school enrichment activities before or after school hours.
• Ability to provide an ICPC and UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police clearance.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance.
• A commitment to contributing to the wider curriculum and school vision.

Core Principles

• Student-centered approach, prioritizing children’s success and wellbeing.
• Consistent identification and appropriate management of safeguarding and health & safety concerns.
• Treating all members of the community with respect, promoting inclusion and well-being.
• Commitment to effective operations aligned with school policies and community values.
• Financial responsibility focused on meeting the needs of students.
• Continuous personal and professional development aimed at school improvement.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Inclusion

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, subject to thorough vetting including references and criminal background checks.
• We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and encourage applicants from all backgrounds who support these values.