Teacher of English (Secondary) Al Dhafra Private School

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher of English, to work in our secondary sections (Grades 6-12).

1: Learning and Teaching

• Plan and deliver outstanding English lessons to both boys and girls classes in the Middle School (G6-8) and possibly in the High School (G9-10).
• An ability to raise student achievement in the key English language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Ensure high quality education, attainment and progress for all students.
• Track, monitor, evaluate and review student progress, achievement and attainment.
• Ensure the promotion of methods that enable all students to learn effectively.
• Make learning and teaching of English relevant by making connections to the real world.
• Use creative and effective learning and teaching styles to engage, motivate and enable students to progress.
• Use assessment for learning strategies in order to personalize and accelerate student learning.
• Take responsibility for the short, medium and long term curriculum planning.
• Have knowledge of effective strategies to include and meet the needs of all pupils within the Secondary School, including Higher/Lower attaining students, EAL, SEN, Emirati Students and G&T pupils.

2: Professional Skills and Experience

Applicants should also be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience of:

• Secondary English Teaching (2 years or more).
• Excellent classroom practice and pedagogy in Secondary education.
• Continuous professional development.
• Digital learning and the use of ICT across the curriculum.
• Effective involvement and engagement with parents.
• Behaviour management and child protection.
• Knowledge of the UAE school systems and culture.
• Knowledge and experience of the American curriculum (desirable but not mandatory).

3: Personal Skills and Attributes

Applicants should:

• Demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Be able to create and maintain effective partnerships with staff, the school administration, parents, students and the wider school community.
• Be able to work independently and on own initiative.
• Seek advice and support when necessary.
• Have good time management skills.
• Be committed to providing extra-curricular activities.
• Maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post.
• Be approachable, positive, flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.