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Primary teacher-Key stage two-January 2023 startThe Aquila SchoolDubai, United Arab EmiratesDate Added: Sep 27, 2022Share: share to e-mailDescriptionWe are currently looking for a primary teacher (key stage two) to join our amazing team, for a January 2023 start. You must-1. Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group2. Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland3. Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be-A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress. This role would be ideal for someone in an early stage of their career to embed the experience you have already gained in the UK.The role – Job description for teacherFor all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ?amazing learning?- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision ? ?A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress?Key qualities and skills:? To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre (an on-site centre for children with SPLD), makes as much progress as possible? To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community? To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positiveCore purposes:To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through relevant and engaging learning experiencesTo work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and familiesTo have a positive impact on the work of the schoolKey duties for all teachers include:To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all timesTo plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possibleTo ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriateTo lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school communityTo comply with our agreed policies and Aquila WaysTo actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.To actively participate in the performance management process of self and othersTo be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leaderThe Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.25am-12.00pm on Friday plus occasional evening and weekend workPerson Specification:EssentialUK/Irish Qualified teacher statusExperience of teaching in the UK/IrelandAbility to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positiveAbility to plan lessons which enable children to be independent, active learners and make as much progress as possibleWillingness to work above and beyond to contribute to the development of a learning communityAbility to form and maintain professional working relationships with all members of the school communityDesirableExperience working in a range of key stagesExperience working in an international schoolEvidence of continuing professional developmentTo get a flavour of our school please visit our website and follow us on social media.BenefitsA generous tax free salaryEnd of service gratuityStaff on our sponsorship will also be eligible to receive:Housing allowance OR school accommodationHealth care for employee and up to 2 dependent children (if you sponsor them)Annual flight allowance for employeeTwo free places for children to attend The Aquila School under the assumption the school can meet their needsStaff under our sponsorship not currently in the UAE receive the above and:Flight into the UAE at start of contract and back to home country at end of contractBenefit eligibility is dependent on family status at the time of joining and will require verification each year.About the International Schools Partnership GroupThe Aquila School is owned by a London based company called International Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Spain, Costa Rica, Chile, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, and Mexico educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to over 50 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 30,000 pupils and 5,000 staff located across the globe.We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more pupils and staff to the group.All our schools:Help children and pupils learn to levels that amazeInspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successfulAre truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.* Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we
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