Primary Music Teacher

Raha International School, Gardens Campus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 216,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Raha International School Gardens Campus in Abu Dhabi invites applications from qualified teachers to join our diverse international community. The Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion underpins every lesson, as teachers adapt instruction to students’ individual learning needs and foster a love of lifelong learning.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Education or a relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification, with experience in international schools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or a relevant degree with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum two years’ experience in recognised/international schools.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with prior teaching success.
• Experience with DSIB/OFSTED or similar inspections preferred.
• Experience in an international school setting preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to engage pupils.
• Ability to set high expectations and assess pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare; background checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills in all their richness to students taught.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels beyond expectations.
• Use excellent subject knowledge and pedagogic/interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable learning.
• Make full use of ICT and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons taking account of students’ learning needs, styles and capabilities.
• Encourage all students to become lifelong learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues and contribute to school improvement.
• Plan and deliver programmes of learning opportunities and activities to enrich the curriculum.
• Co-operate to establish fair disciplinary practices and safeguard children.
• Communicate with parents about attainment and progress.
• Contribute to department discussions and after-school activities.
• Support the school partnership with the community, including events outside school hours.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in education

Teaching Qualification

International school experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant degree

Job description

The role

The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.

Key responsibilities

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills in all their richness to students taught.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable them to enjoy learning.
• Make full use of ICT and new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, styles, preferences and capabilities.
• Encourage and enable all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues and make a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.
• Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.
• Co-operate with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices and take active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child.
• Contribute actively to department discussions and plan after-school activities as required.
• Actively support the school partnership with the community, including attendance at school or community events which may occur at weekends or in the evening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or a relevant degree and a recognised Teaching Qualification or License.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in recognised school or international school environments preferred.
• Outstanding practitioner in the classroom with previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience of working with DSIB, OFSTED or similar school inspection authority preferred.
• Experience of working in an international school setting preferred.
• Secure knowledge of the relevant subject and curriculum areas, with the ability to foster and maintain pupils’ interest.
• Ability to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Strong understanding of how to assess relevant subject and curriculum areas and use assessment to secure pupil progress.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful applicants will be subject to background checks including references, qualifications, identification and police checks.