English Teacher

Job Description

The Secondary English Teacher at Smart Vision School is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive English lessons that support the academic, social, and emotional development of secondary students. The teacher will create a positive and challenging learning environment, inspire a love of literature and language, and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication.

This role aligns with UK Teachers’ Standards, the KHDA Education Inspection Framework, and the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) English curriculum, ensuring excellence in teaching, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion, and student achievement. The teacher will maintain effective communication with parents and colleagues and contribute to the broader SVS community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across all secondary year groups, aligned with school schemes of work and UAE MoE curriculum standards.
• Use strong subject knowledge and creative pedagogy to inspire and challenge students.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of Students of Determination, ELL learners, and students with diverse abilities.
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies, including ICT, project-based learning, and literature-focused activities to enhance engagement.
• Foster independent, confident, and lifelong learners with strong literacy and critical thinking skills.
• Model best practice in academic integrity, creativity, and literary analysis.

Assessment, Recording, and Reporting

• Assess and record student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Support students in setting and achieving personal learning targets.
• Produce reports and maintain accurate records of academic, social, and emotional development.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding students’ progress, achievement, and next steps.

Pastoral and Behaviour Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear, consistent expectations for behaviour aligned with school policies and values.
• Promote respect, empathy, and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community.
• Take proactive measures to safeguard students from abuse, bullying, or discrimination.
• Support students’ personal development and wellbeing through mentoring and guidance.

Curriculum Development

• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with UK and UAE MoE curriculum standards.
• Contribute to the development of teaching resources, assessment methods, and enrichment activities.
• Embed UAE heritage, culture, and values across the English curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure cohesive, high-quality provision across subjects.

Professional Development and Contribution

• Engage in continuous professional development and reflect on teaching practice.
• Actively participate in departmental and whole-school meetings and initiatives.
• Support school events, after-school activities, and community engagement.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity at all times.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential:

• Relevant teaching qualification in English (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience in secondary education
• Strong understanding of assessment, differentiation, and inclusion
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing requirements

Desirable:

• Experience teaching in UAE or international schools
• Familiarity with KHDA inspection standards and UAE MoE secondary English curriculum

Competencies and Attributes

• Empathetic and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication abilities
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Flexible, proactive, and solution-focused approach
• Internationally minded with intercultural awareness and creativity
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions

Alignment to Standards

UK Teachers’ Standards:

Set high expectations

Promote good progress

Demonstrate strong subject knowledge

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

KHDA Education Inspection Framework:

• Student Achievement and Progress
• Teaching for Effective Learning
• Personal Development, Behaviour, and Wellbeing
• Provision for Students of Determination
• Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Responsibilities

UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) English Curriculum Alignment:

• Promote literacy, reading comprehension, writing, and oral communication skills
• Embed knowledge of UAE heritage, culture, and national values
• Support inclusion and development of Students of Determination

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP 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, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.