Secondary Teacher of English

Responsibilities:
1.Teaching
•    Be accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes;
•    Have a secure knowledge of the subject and curriculum being taught;
•    Demonstrate an understanding of and responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and the correct use of standard English
•    Plan and teach well-structured lessons which are documented and reflect school schemes of work;
•    Set homework in accordance with school policy and procedures;
•    Have a clear understanding of the needs of all students including those with special educational needs, those of high ability, native English speakers, bilingual speakers, those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them;
•    Make use of summative and formative assessments to secure progress;
•    Use resources that are appropriate for the UAE, follow the Sensitive Topics guidance ensuring that inappropriate materials are censored.

2. Wider professional responsibilities
•    Take responsibility for engaging in personal and professional development;
•    Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, e.g. house activities, assemblies, duties, ECA’s, student/parent teacher’s evenings and/or similar related activities;
•    Lead, or participate in, at least one session of an co-curricular activity (CCA) per week, or equivalent;
•    Undertake cover and invigilation duties as requested;
•    Attend parents’ meetings and be appropriately prepared to discuss student achievement and well-being;
•    Contribute to the professional development of colleagues through coaching and mentoring, demonstrating and sharing effective practice, and providing feedback;
•    Communicate promptly and effectively with parents with regards to students’ achievements and well-being, in-line with Al Shohub communication procedures;
•    Participate in any Performance Management Framework and Policy.
•    Participate in meetings at school, which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.

3. Pastoral Responsibilities
•    Construct an appropriate personal relationship with tutees by acquiring knowledge of each student’s interests, extra-curricular activities, and aspirations;
•    Monitor student progress through a knowledge of prior attainment, academic issues, aptitude and student intervention arrangements;
•    Maintain accurate records of attendance, lateness, sickness and behaviour issues;
•    Undertake the class/ form/ lesson register at the beginning of a session;
•    Organise class/ form assemblies as directed;
•    Participate in school reporting procedures meeting all deadlines

Reporting to: Assistant Principal - Secondary
Number required: 1
Duration: Permanent position
Desired start date: January 6, 2018
Probation: 3 months

Requirements
•    FEMALE ONLY
•    A degree in the subject intended to teach
•    A valid PGCE certificate
•    At least 4 years of teaching experience in the English National Curriculum
•    Holding an ADEK licence is beneficial
•    Possess valid references, DBS/police checks
•    Should be able to teach IGCSE ESL
•    KS5 experience desirable but not essential

(Post potential for Subject Leader)

About the Company
Al Shohub Private School Since the doors of Al Shohub Private School opened as a villa school in 1999, we have been committed to providing the young girls, and then later young boys, of Abu Dhabi with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to participate effectively in society, and the economy of the UAE.

Al Shohub Private School offers a British style education based upon the National Curriculum of England which is delivered in the medium of English. We have a highly dedicated and talented staff. Our teachers are UK-trained with experience of teaching both in the UK and in British Schools overseas. In addition, we deliver the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

The School admits boys and girls from FS 1 until Year 4 inclusive (4 – 8 years old on entry); from Year 5 until Year 12 entry is for girls only.

Moving to new purpose-built facilities in November of 2013 has given us the opportunity to evaluate with a fresh perspective how we will meet the challenges of change for growth, for development and for advancement.