Teacher - Art

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Art Teacher to inspire and educate students. This role involves creating a conducive learning environment, planning engaging lessons, and actively participating in extra-curricular activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to the holistic development of students and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. Join a team dedicated to fostering creativity and excellence in education, where your contributions will positively impact students' lives and academic journeys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Art with PGCE or equivalent is essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NQTS are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan outstanding teaching and learning in line with school policies.
• Assess and record students' progress systematically.
• Contribute to the school's extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Teaching English as a Second Language

Professionalism

Commitment to Education

Extra-Curricular Activities Involvement

Positive Attitude

Education

Bachelor degree in Art

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Newly Qualified Teacher Status (NQTS)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Art with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Newly Qualified Teacher Status (NQTS)

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Responsibilities

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through:
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress;
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's 'Behaviour for Learning Policy' and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school's Marking Policy;
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures;
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents;
• Attend and support parent/student events;
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work;
• Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading;
• Contribute to the school's ECA Programme by leading/supporting after-school activities within the Drama and Music department such as school performances and across the school (ECA excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions);
• To lead and/or support school development projects;
• Communicate and co-operate with outside agencies and schools when necessary;
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota;
• Invigilate examinations, as required, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Teaching
• Education

Keywords

• Teacher - Art