Virginia International Private School Hiring for Physics Teacher – Immediate Hire at Abu Dhabi Full Time

Job Summary

1: Learning and Teaching

• Plan and deliver outstanding Science – Physics lessons to both boys and girls classes in the high school phase (grade levels to be agreed upon);
• Ensure high quality education, attainment and progress for all students;
• Track, monitor, evaluate and review student progress, achievement and attainment;
• Ensure effective teaching strategies that enable all students to learn optimally;
• Deliver and demonstrate enquiry based teaching through his/her own teaching commitment;
• Make learning and teaching opportunities relevant by making connections to the real world;
• Use assessment for, of, and as learning strategies in order to personalize and accelerate student learning;
• Take responsibility for the implementation of short, medium and long term curriculum planning within the subjects taught;
• Have knowledge of effective strategies to include and meet the needs of all students within your class, including Higher/Lower attaining students, EAL, SEN, Emirati students and G&T students;
• Any other teaching duties and responsibilities deemed reasonable by the Principal.

2: Professional Skills and Experience

A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Science – Physics (BSc) is an essential requirement for this position. Possession of a PGCE or another teaching qualification is mandatory. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:

• Teaching secondary Science – Physics (1 year or more);
• Excellent classroom practice and pedagogy in Secondary education;
• Continuous professional development;
• Digital learning and the use of ICT across the curriculum;
• Effective involvement and engagement with parents;
• Behavior management and child protection;
• Knowledge of the UAE school systems and culture;
• Knowledge and experience of the American curriculum (desirable but not mandatory);
• Middle leadership skills and experience for candidates who seek leadership development.

3: Personal Skills and Attributes

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Be able to create and maintain effective partnerships with staff, the school administration, parents, students and the wider school community;
• Be able to work independently and on own initiative;
• Seek advice and support when necessary;
• Have good time management skills;
• Be committed to providing extra-curricular activities;
• Maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post;
• Be approachable, positive, flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humor.