Physics Teacher

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary Classroom Teacher to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This role involves delivering high-quality education, planning engaging lessons, and fostering a supportive environment for students' holistic development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the English National Curriculum and a commitment to continuous improvement and student success. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while being part of a collaborative and caring educational community.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of teaching experience in relevant UK curriculums.
• Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification preferably from the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning, ensuring high outcomes for students.
• Plan engaging lessons and assess student progress effectively.
• Support the holistic development of students in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Assessment Strategies

Subject Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Good Honours Degree

QTS or PGCE Teaching Qualification

Job description

DescriptionPosition at English College Dubai LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION: Secondary Classroom Teacher

Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Department: Secondary

Reports to: Head of Faculty

Job Scope:

Responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and learning and achieving the highest possible outcomes for students.

1. Teach a full English College timetable of 22 out of 28 one hour periods.
2. Have the highest of expectations of students educationally, socially, and morally.
3. Play an active role in the safeguarding of students, referring any concerns to the DSL.
4. Plan engaging and creative lessons using data to meet the needs of all learners.
5. Use a range of assessment strategies in order to know where each learner is and plan future learning.
6. Provide outstanding support as a form tutor.
7. Support the core purpose of the school and contribute towards continuous school improvement.
8. Be a valued member of The English College community contributing to school life beyond the classroom.
9. Uphold the school values at all times.

EC/ISP Principles:

1. Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success.
2. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the wellbeing of self and others.
3. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference.
4. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Teaching and learning responsibilities:

1. Have excellent subject knowledge for their subject having the subject knowledge to be able to stretch the most able learners at KS5.
2. Have an in-depth knowledge of the examination requirements of the specifications that they teach in order to prepare students thoroughly for the specifics of the qualification.
3. Be able to use all available contextual data to plan learning to meet the needs of all learners.
4. Be a responsive teacher adapting practice where necessary to assure that all students make progress.
5. Provide appropriate challenge to all learners including those identified as More Able and Talented.
6. Support those with additional learning needs for whom English is an additional language.
7. Undertake a range of formative and summative assessment strategies to know where students are in their learning and to plan future learning.
8. Mark work following the school marking policy to ensure that students receive frequent feedback.
9. Track and monitor the attainment and progress of individuals and groups of students.
10. Effectively communicate with parents through completing regular reports and attending parents evenings.
11. Contribute to the creation, review, and development of faculty resources.
12. Ensure students make progress within each lesson and across lessons.
13. Create and nurture a warm, caring but academically driven classroom environment.
14. Maintain a positive and purposeful physical learning environment including high-quality classroom displays.

Pastoral responsibilities:

1. Be responsible for the holistic emotional and social development of a tutor group of students.
2. Monitor the attendance, punctuality, and behaviour of students within the tutor group.
3. Deliver PERMA lessons during tutor time.
4. Deliver Moral, Social and Cultural lessons during tutor time in line with the MOE curriculum.
5. Attend assemblies and contribute to the assembly programme as appropriate.
6. Work closely with the Head of Year taking direction from them.

Other duties and responsibilities:

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
2. Communicate effectively and appropriately with all stakeholders at all times.
3. Behave appropriately at all times in line with the EC standards and school values.
4. Attend school events and take part in the wider life of the school.
5. Offer an extracurricular club for at least two school terms.
6. Play a part in continually improving the school.
7. Conduct break time/lunch time duties as per a rota.
8. Cover for absent colleagues as and when appropriate.
9. Take responsibility for one's own professional development journey.
10. Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal/Senior leaders/Line managers.

Person Specification:

1. Have a good honours degree.
2. Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification preferably from the UK.
3. Have a minimum of two years experience of teaching.
4. Be talented and highly motivated.
5. Have experience teaching relevant UK curriculums.
6. Be willing to contribute to the development of departmental resources.
7. Contribute to whole school enrichment activities.
8. Be able to provide an ICPC and a UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
9. Be professional in appearance and conduct.
10. Be willing to contribute to the wider curriculum.

Competencies: Skills & Abilities:

1. Is honest even when this is uncomfortable.
2. Has integrity even when this is difficult.
3. Is transparent, consistent, and fair.
4. Can be flexible when the situation demands.
5. Is reflective always seeking to improve.
6. Always assumes positive intent.
7. Is incredibly hard working even if it means going above and beyond.
8. Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.
9. Is a lifelong learner engaged in their own professional development.
10. Takes feedback well.
11. Is a strategic thinker able to see the bigger picture.
12. Pays attention to detail and has high standards.
13. Has impact and can follow things through to an outcome.
14. Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise.
15. Can propose solutions, solves rather than narrates problems.
16. Is thorough in all that they do.
17. Has direct and indirect leadership skills.
18. Is able to lead and inspire a tutor team.

Competencies: Knowledge:

1. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant English National Curriculum principles.
2. A strong understanding of pedagogy and teaching methods.
3. A strong understanding of child development and pastoral support.

Competencies: Behavioural:

1. A commitment to the EC vision & values.
2. A commitment to encouraging the professional development of yourself and all staff.
3. Excellent caring student-centred educator.
4. Ability to influence people and to work with individuals and within teams.
5. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
6. Ability to react well under pressure.
7. Excellent organisational skills.

Safeguarding Statement:

The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.