Secondary Science Physics

Al Qeyam School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem seeks a dedicated teacher to inspire students across our curriculum, applying innovative teaching methods and deep knowledge of pedagogy. The role emphasizes ICT integration, student-centred planning, assessment, and safeguarding commitments aligned to Taaleem standards.

Representing high expectations, you will support academic, personal, and spiritual growth while engaging with families and colleagues to promote lifelong learning and excellence in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
• Teach with consistent effectiveness while considering each student’s needs.
• Assess, record and report on development and attainment, providing feedback for next steps.

Responsibilities

• Represent knowledge and skills to students.
• Inculcate values of truth, justice, equality and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to exceed expectations.
• Using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plan and prepare schemes of work and documentation.
• Teach effectively considering individual educational needs.
• Assess and report on progress; guide targets and next steps.
• Keep under review methods and engage in professional development.
• Uphold Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards.
• Support OSH and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching

ICT usage

Pedagogy

Student engagement

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Primary Job Purpose:

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 programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilmentand a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.
• Inculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engaging and motivating students to achieve levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.
• Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.
• Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.

Teaching

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all Student's individual educational needs.
• Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters

Assessment, recording and reporting

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learning.

Continuing Professional Development

• Keep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Be pro-active and take accountability for own development.
• Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher

Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:

Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests.

OSH Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Bring up OSH concerns to the attention of his direct Supervisor or OSH department.
• Exercise effective supervision of their pupils and to know the procedures in respect of fire, first aid and other emergencies, and to carry them out.
• Follow the OSH procedures applicable to their area of work.
• Give clear oral and written health and safety instructions and warnings to students as often as necessary.
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and guards where necessary.
• Make recommendations to their Heads of Department/School Principal on OSH equipment and on additions or necessary improvements to plant, tools, equipment, or machinery.
• Ensure that personal items of equipment (electrical or mechanical) are not brought into the school without prior authorization.
• Regularly check their classrooms for potential hazards and report any observed to the Facilities Manager.
• Report all accidents, defects and dangerous occurrences to their Head of Department in the first instance
• Be vigilant in the work area, identify and report to their supervisors about imminent dangers / hazards / concerns to environment, health, and safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection:

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.