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Secondary School Teaching Assistant at Safa Community School
Safa Community School
United Arab Emirates
Salary:Safa Community School salary scale. Salary dependent on experience. Local contract.Job type:Full Time, PermanentStart date:22 August 2024Apply by:30 May 2024
Job overview
POST: Secondary Teaching Assistant at Safa Community School, Dubai
We were rated 'Outstanding' by KHDA and BSO and won the Happiest School in the UAE in 2023. In 2019, our school was honoured with the title of 'Best New School in the UAE'; in 2021, we were not only shortlisted as a finalist for 'Most Loved' and 'Happiest' but also secured the award for 'Best Value Added' among schools in the UAE for the 2021-2022 academic year.
We are proud to maintain one of the highest staff retention rates in Dubai and are recognised as one of the top 15 schools in the UAE, according to the SchoolsCompared.com survey.
Safa Community School is an all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,400 on roll. We pride ourselves on our high standards across all aspects of school life. This includes high academic progress and a wide variety of extra-curricular success
Currently, we are in search of an enthusiastic and committed Secondary School Teaching Assistant
(already residing in Dubai) to join our highly accomplished department. The successful candidate would have a proven track record supporting in a secondary school Science/English/Maths department.
The school has proven GCSE and A-Levels results over the past five years. The school’s GCSE Value Added is +1.8 grades per child. A brief summary of the school performance is listed below:
English +2.2 grades per child
Mathematics +1.6 grades per child
Science +1.6 grades per child
The successful applicant will already be resident in Dubai. Only applicants already based in Dubai will be considered.
About the Role
The successful applicants will demonstrate high levels of motivation and have the ability to engage, support, lead and inspire students to raise standards along with delivering effective outcomes for all children. You will preferably have experience in either UK schools or an international setting.
At Safa Community School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our students to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our students the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.
General Professional Responsibilities
Working with teachers to establish an appropriate learning environment. Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet the learning activities. Implement agreed teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses and needs. Encourage students to engage in, and participate in learning activities led by the subject teacher. Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child. To actively promote students' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Provide the teacher with clerical and admin support.
Education
Due to regulations, we can only employ individuals with a minimum of High School education in English and Mathematics or a degree.
Application Process
Closing date for applications is
Thursday, 30th May 2024 at 10h00 UAE time.
Dear Candidate
The application process is:
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All applications must be submitted on the TES Portal
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Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.
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Only applicants already based in Dubai will be considered.
- Submit a full resume / CV.
- Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.
- Provide at least three referees’ names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.
- The closing date for all applications is
Thursday, 30th May 2024 at 10h00 UAE time. However, applications will be processed as received, and initial interviews will be arranged for successful candidates as applications are received.
- Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.
Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.
Important Note:
Safa Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.
About Safa Community School
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, (E311 Road) Dubai United Arab Emirates
Safa Community School - 2023 - Winner of the Happiest School in the UAE and 2021 Winner of Value Add and Leaving No Child Left Behind Award, and shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Most loved’ and ‘Happiest’ for schools across the UAE. In 2019 awarded the title of ‘Best New School in the UAE’. The school has one of the best staff retention rates in Dubai and was voted one of the 15 Best Schools in the UAE by the Schoolscompared.com survey.
Safa Community School is an all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,400 on roll. (@safa\_scs and . We pride ourselves on our high standards across all aspects of school life. This includes high academic progress and a wide variety of extra-curricular success.
The parent body is largely Expats with around 35% from the UK. The school has established a reputation for being a friendly, warm and community-orientated school where staff, parents and students have positive relationships.
Staff are experienced, and the school offers enormous promotion and professional development opportunities due to its rapid growth and philosophy to further the careers of all staff. Facilities are outstanding and the new buildings allow staff to work in light, large and purpose-built facilities. The school boasts a number of science labs, DT and art specialist rooms, a music facility, a large theatre, and extensive sports facilities. Secondary classrooms are modern, bright, and airy.
Value Added Results are exceptional in external examinations. The school offers GCSEs, IGCSE's, A-Levels, International A-Levels, and BTECs.
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