Class Teacher - Grade 1

GEMS MILLENNIUM SCHOOL - SHARJAH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Millennium School - Sharjah invites educators to join a values-driven learning community. You will deliver the curriculum, plan engaging lessons, and tailor instruction to diverse learners across year groups.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, ongoing assessment, CPD participation, and involvement in co-curricular activities while upholding the school ethos and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Deliver the required curriculum with up-to-date subject knowledge.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students and cater for different learning styles.
• Assess, record and report on student progress and adapt the curriculum accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the required curriculum with up-to-date knowledge.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students and cater for different learning styles.
• Assess, record and report on academic development and attainment of students.
• Promote student wellbeing and provide guidance on educational matters.
• Communicate with parents regarding student progress and attend staff meetings.

Job description

Job description

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans, etc.
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• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities e.g. late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (e.g. Ministry of Education officials).
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programs in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials, and experiences.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Work in line with the ethos of the school, school vision and school mission.
• Ensure safe environment for students.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g. inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc.).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required