English Teacher
Nibras International School
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date Added: Jan 3, 2024
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Job Description Teacher Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions Awareness of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these Knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching Sound knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings Critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time Promote a love of learning and pupil’s intellectual curiosity Set homework when appropriate and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s) The ability to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively A sound understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these Awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development 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 them Assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond positively to the feedback Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills to students Lead by example in the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to experience amazing learning Make full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum Co-operate 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 punishment Communicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties. Model good practice of academic practices Contribute actively to department discussions in academic meetings Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required Actively 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 requested Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, online, at home and elsewhere as appropriate Promote 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 matters Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students Take part as appropriate in whole school development and share and promote best practice.
Education: Bachelor in English Language or relevant Bachelor degree with PGCE, diploma in education or any teaching Degree
Experience: 2 years of teaching school based Outstanding performance and teaching experience in American/ International schools. Strong knowledge and experience of international/American curriculum Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form A collaborative team-player with excellent personal skills. Collaborative team player, inspirational speaker, empathetic listener Online and classroom teaching experience
