Primary Class Teacher – English
Job Description
Main Tasks
- To be responsible for the positive learning environment and achievement of all
students in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity throughout - To promote an enjoyment of learning
- To nurture meaningful relationships with students and provide the individual
attention they need having regard to the ability of the students - To be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards
in work and conduct - To support a culture of reflective practice
- To treat all students with respect, building relationships rooted in mutual
respect, always observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s
professional position - To work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with
students, co-teachers, specialist teachers, teaching assistants, classroom
assistants, other staff, parents/guardians and external agencies in the best
interests of students
Teaching - To design and prepare a challenging, innovative and exciting curriculum using
the IBPYP as a framework for students which will enable them to flourish and
achieve their potential - To develop, weekly plans and implement appropriate programs for students
- To design, prepare and deliver lessons to suit the individual needs of all students
- To be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcome of the students
and monitor every child’s progress against the IB PYP curriculum - To set clear and challenging targets that build on prior attainment for each
student; use an appropriate range of observation, monitoring and recording
strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for students of all
backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels
of attainment - To be aware of students’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching
and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and
understanding of how students learn - To have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those on
the inclusion register with special educational needs; gifted and talented;
and/or disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching
approaches to engage and support them all - To make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure students’
progress and ensure every child makes good progress from their baseline - To assess and monitor student progress and provide targets so that all learners
can see success and improve - To ensure the students work is displayed and presented to the very highest
standards, ensuring the displays are changed regularly and focus on making
learning visible to all stakeholders
Swiss International FZ-LLC, PO Box 505002, Dubai – UAE, +971 4 449 6038, F: +971 4 449 60 37, hr@sisd.ae - To ensure that the classroom and adjacent corridors are kept suitably tidy for
prospective parents, to welcome the latter into the classroom and be prepared
if requested to give a short explanation of lesson content and displays - To participate and support in school activities outside regular school hours to
enrich the school experience for the students to include, but not limited to,
ASAs, Boarding House(s) support, school trips (international and local), staff
meetings, open days, professional development training sessions, conferences
and workshops, induction, major school events and if applicable
assessment/examination supervision
Team Working - To collaborate with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and
professional knowledge and create a stimulating learning environment for
teaching and learning in the Primary School - To act as a role model for staff, demonstrating a high quality of teaching,
learning and assessment in the Primary School - To participate in relevant meetings / professional development opportunities at
school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school
including pastoral arrangements and assemblies - To work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with
colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice - To ensure that Learning Support Assistants or Classroom Assistants working in
the classroom are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand
the roles they are expected to fulfil - To take part as required in the review, development and management of the
activities relating to the IB PYP curriculum and program of inquiry and pastoral
functions of the school as it grows
Behaviour and Safety - To effectively contribute and provide best practice in combatting risk pertaining
to cyber safety, health safety and child protection - To manage the class effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to
students’ needs to inspire, motivate and challenge - To establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for the well-being
of the students, rooted in mutual respect - To emphasise the importance of safety and safe methods of working in all areas
of the school and the curriculum - To communicate to the staff and students that they must take a responsible
attitude to the resources and equipment with which they have been provided
Safeguarding - Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe
in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies - Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests
of students, including sharing concerns where necessary - Promote the safeguarding of all students in the school
Communication - To communicate accurately and regularly with parents
- To liaise effectively with parents and offer opportunities for them to engage in
their child’s learning at home - To develop positive channels of communication to ensure the smooth running
of the service amongst all educators - To attend Parents’ Evenings as required and to provide accurate, honest
information regarding the progress of students.
Swiss International FZ-LLC, PO Box 505002, Dubai – UAE, +971 4 449 6038, F: +971 4 449 60 37, hr@sisd.ae - To report to parents in the form of written reports twice yearly and when made
be additionally required by the Head of Primary - To contribute to the newsletters, social media platforms and marketing activity
Administration - To register the attendance of and supervise students, before, during and at
after-school sessions as appropriate - To participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks as
required - To maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child
development profile and other records as needed
Professional Development - To regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and assessment
procedures and its impact on students’ progress, attainment, and well-being - To be responsible for improving teaching through participating fully in training
and development opportunities identified by the school or as a result of
appraisal - To participate fully in the teacher appraisal system, with classroom observation
of colleagues and a willingness to be personally observed within the classroom - To submit books, records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues
or management
Other - To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and procedures of Swiss
International Scientific School and maintain high standards in attendance and
punctuality - To maintain smart and professional standards of appearance
- To maintain high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom. To act
in a way that conforms to the school’s ethos and values - To adhere to the teacher standards and expectations set out in the teacher’s
handbook, employee handbook, Ministry of Education Code of Conduct and the
school policies - Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable
to teach
Key Relationships
Internal Students, Phases 1 & 2 Leadership Team, Deputy Leadership Team,
Curriculum/Subject/Grade Coordinators, Head of Depts, Teachers, LSAs, Counsellors,
Healthcare Team, HSE Team, Marketing & Admissions Team
External Parents, KHDA, IB
Position Requirements
Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Professional Teaching Qualification
- Relevant recent professional development that qualifies the candidate for this
post
Experience • International primary teaching experience of at least 2 years - Significant experience and successful track record of teaching and learning and
supporting students an international school setting. - Proven track record of excellence and tangible outcomes
- Show commitment to the inclusion of all students
- Evidence of outstanding teaching practice.
Swiss International FZ-LLC, PO Box 505002, Dubai – UAE, +971 4 449 6038, F: +971 4 449 60 37, hr@sisd.ae - Experience of working in an international environment is preferred, however
not essential. - Experience in using technology to maximise student learning experience.
Competencies • A positive, flexible, ‘can do’ work ethic. - A genuine love for the subject taught, and the desire to instil this in students.
- A commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships with teachers, students, and
parents - A clear personal philosophy on education and how this informs practice.
- A genuine interest in progressive, inclusive student-centred approaches to
pedagogy. - An interest in social enterprise, charity, and service learning, and how these
can be embedded formally into the curriculum. - A desire to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom and an
understanding of the importance of this to student learning - Excellent standards of personal presentation.
- Enjoyment of working in a positive, collaborative team environment with the
values of honesty, integrity, and mutual support at the core. - An enthusiasm for engaging with diverse cultures tempered only with high
levels of patience and adaptability - Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills.
Salary & Benefits Competitive remuneration and benefits
Contract Fixed Term contract
Application Candidates are requested to submit the following documents: - Cover letter of one page, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are
interested in this position - Current CV not to exceed two pages
- 3 professional references with current contact details (position, phone number and
e-mail address) not older than 5 years. These must include your current Head
Teacher.
Please send your application to: hr@sisd.ae
Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that
are shortlisted for interview.
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