The role
The Taaleem Teacher’s role is to inspire students through excellent teaching, creativity, innovation, compassion, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Teachers are responsible for creating a positive learning environment that supports students’ academic, personal, and social development while reflecting Taaleem’s values.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching that meets the individual needs, abilities, and learning styles of all students.
- Inspire, motivate, and challenge students to achieve their highest potential.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons and curriculum activities.
- Use effective teaching strategies, technology, and assessment methods to enhance learning.
- Assess, record, and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Promote independent learning, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Manage student behaviour fairly and consistently in line with school policies.
- Support students’ academic, moral, cultural, physical, and personal development.
- Communicate professionally with parents and stakeholders regarding student progress and wellbeing.
- Contribute to school improvement, extracurricular activities, and community events.
- Collaborate with colleagues and share best practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold academic honesty.
- Continuously improve teaching methods and subject knowledge.
- Participate in training and professional development activities.
- Contribute to curriculum development and embed UAE heritage and culture into learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject area.
- Recognised Teaching Qualification/License.
- Minimum 2 years’ teaching experience in a recognised school or international school environment preferred.
- Experience working with DSIB, OFSTED, or similar inspection authorities preferred.
- Experience in an international school setting is desirable.
- Outstanding classroom practitioner with successful teaching experience.
- Strong knowledge of current educational research and developments.
- Awareness of UAE educational practices and requirements preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines.
- Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students and colleagues.
- Effective communicator with the ability to present to different audiences.
- Ability to adapt, manage change, and work effectively under pressure.
- Student-focused and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all learners.
- Passionate about international education and working with young people.
- Reflective, knowledgeable, curious, and committed to continuous learning.
- Caring, open-minded, culturally sensitive, and internationally minded.
- Solutions-focused, innovative, and creative.
- Strategic thinker who can support and deliver positive change.
- Strong sense of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
- Resilient, flexible, and comfortable with complexity and uncertainty.
- Collaborative team player who believes leadership is about serving others.
- Humble, conscientious, resourceful, and motivated by challenges.
- Maintains a positive attitude and sense of humour.
- Prioritises the needs of students and the school community.
- Act with honesty, integrity, and respect.
- Safeguard students’ wellbeing and dignity.
- Respect UAE values, culture, and regulations.
- Maintain professional boundaries with students.
- Follow Taaleem and school policies, including attendance, punctuality, dress code, and professional behaviour.