Primary Teacher

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dedicated educator to deliver curriculum and motivate students. The ideal candidate will manage student progress and promote community involvement while ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. Experience in lesson planning and effective communication with parents is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver curriculum effectively and knowledgeably.
• Competence in assessing student progress and adapting materials.
• Experience in creating engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum and quality lessons to motivate students.
• Communicate with parents and promote community involvement.
• Monitor and manage student behaviour and discipline.

Skills

Teaching

Job description

Skills

• Teaching

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and subject.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students, creating and utilising appropriate materials and a classroom environment that caters for different learning needs.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation by establishing and maintaining records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, and assessment plans.
• Teach students according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet students’ abilities, such as late‑entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented, etc.
• Set, mark, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students, and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets each student’s needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology.
• Promote the general progress and well‑being of students and provide guidance on educational matters.
• Perform clerical duties associated with textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, student reports, records and attendance.
• Prepare a daily programme, including lesson plans, that shall be available for substitute teachers.
• Contribute to the monitoring of student outcomes, programme effectiveness, and the assessment and reporting of individual students.
• Contribute to the implementation of curriculum improvement and development.

Communication

• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (e.g., Ministry of Education officials).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly, promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents informed of students’ progress while respecting confidentiality.
• Promote community understanding of the school, encourage parental involvement, and facilitate interaction between staff, students, parents and community members.
• Initiate, facilitate and engage in appropriate communication and interaction between staff, parents, school and community.

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
• Take part in further training and development to improve one’s own teaching.
• Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others.
• 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 care.
• Participate in and lead co‑curricular and extra‑curricular programmes, promoting good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.

Health, safety and discipline

• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behaviour; plan and implement strategies to encourage self‑discipline and manage disruptive behaviour.
• Assist in planning and organising school events and functions (e.g., inter‑house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days).
• Initiate efforts beyond the typical workday where required.
• Manage a well‑rounded educational programme, directing groups in classes, assisting students individually and supervising extra‑curricular activities.
• Advise and correct students when necessary in the classroom or on school premises; keep the head informed concerning student behaviour and discipline.
• Plan all excursions with the head, including transportation, adult supervision, parent consent forms and scheduling; ensure a first‑aid kit is included and the class roll is checked before return.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom, including display, neatness, order, ventilation, temperature, lighting, and care of furniture, books, supplies and equipment.
• Report immediately all accidents to the head using the forms supplied by the school.