French Teacher

International Schools Partnership Limited; Smart (VA); On-site; USD 32,674 - 43,566; Full time

Job summary

Smart Vision School in the UAE is seeking a French Teacher to deliver engaging lessons that foster academic and personal development. You will create a supportive classroom, adapt to diverse learners, and build strong parent communication.

Role aligns with UK Teachers’ Standards and KHDA framework, emphasising safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion, and student achievement. You will collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the SVS community.

Qualifications

• Relevant subject qualification and outstanding subject knowledge.
• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of assessment, differentiation, and inclusion.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons meeting diverse learner needs.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback regularly.
• Support safeguarding and promote wellbeing and inclusive behaviour.
• Contribute to curriculum planning aligned with the British National Curriculum.
• Engage in professional development and school-wide activities.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Assessment and differentiation

Inclusion

English proficiency

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the Role: The French Teacher at Smart Vision School is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive lessons that foster academic, social, and emotional development. The teacher will create a positive and nurturing classroom environment, adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners, and encourage curiosity and a love of learning.

This role aligns with both the UK Teachers’ Standards and the KHDA Education Inspection Framework, ensuring excellence in teaching, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion, and student achievement. The teacher will also maintain effective communication with parents and colleagues and contribute to the broader SVS community.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver effective, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all students.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogical skills, and interpersonal abilities to inspire and motivate students.
• Employ a variety of teaching strategies, including ICT and other new technologies, to enhance learning.
• Adapt lessons to cater for Students of Determination, ELL learners, and students with diverse abilities.
• Encourage students to become independent, confident, and lifelong learners.
• Model best practice in academic integrity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Assessment, Recording, and Reporting

• Assess and record student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
• Help students set and monitor targets to improve on their previous achievements.
• Provide oral and written reports, references, and feedback for individual students or groups.
• Maintain accurate records of personal, social, and academic development.

Pastoral and Behaviour Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain clear, consistent expectations for behaviour in line with school policies.
• Promote respect, empathy, and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community.
• Take proactive measures to safeguard students from abuse, bullying, or discriminatory behaviour.
• Support students’ emotional wellbeing and personal development through guidance and mentoring.

Curriculum Development

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with the British National Curriculum.
• Contribute to the development of teaching materials, schemes of work, and assessment methods.
• Embed UAE heritage, culture, and values within the curriculum.
• Take responsibility for specific subjects and co-operate with colleagues to maintain high-quality provision.

Professional Development and Contribution

• Engage in continuous professional development, reviewing teaching methods and effectiveness.
• Actively participate in departmental and whole-school meetings.
• Support and contribute to after-school activities, community events, and school initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Relevant subject qualification and outstanding subject knowledge.
• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of assessment, differentiation, and inclusion.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in the UAE.

Competencies and Attributes

• Empathetic listener with high emotional intelligence.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and solution-focused approach.

  Alignment to Standards

  UK Teachers’ Standards

  • Set high expectations.
  • Promote good progress.
  • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge.
  • Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
  • Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
  • Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
  • Manage behaviour effectively.
  • Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

  KHDA Education Inspection Framework

  • Student Achievement and Progress.
  • Teaching for Effective Learning.
  • Personal Development, Behaviour, and Wellbeing.
  • Provision for Students of Determination.
  • Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Responsibilities.