Summary
International Schools Partnership is recruiting a Secondary Arabic and Islamic Teacher for Aspen Heights British School in Abu Dhabi. The role involves planning lessons, setting learning targets, assessing progress, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students’ learning and wellbeing. Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a PG Diploma or QTS, and at least 2 years of school experience; English and Arabic are mandatory. Staff are subject to vetting, references, and criminal background checks covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
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Job Description
Arabic Teacher Key Responsibilities :
The Arabic teacher will plan the teaching to achieve progression of learning through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught through:
● Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
● Setting clear targets, building on prior progress and attainment
● Identifying SEN/EAL pupils
● Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
● Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of program of study
● Maintaining high standards of work and homework
● Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information and present information
● Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
● Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources
● Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
● Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
● Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively
● Involved in developing, implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required
● Ensures that the children’s work is marked, displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly
● Consistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline, dress code and to ensure the happiness, safety and well-being of all pupils and community
● Maintains, with the rest of the staff, high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom, acting in a way that is honest, justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils
● Maintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to, and awareness of, cultural sensitivities
● Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement.
Competencies :
● General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in laboratory teaching
● Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
● Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment safely
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and students
● Proven laboratory management skills
● Ability to instruct and assist students
● Knowledge and understanding of the School Laboratory Improvement Process
● Excellent knowledge in creating and following the Laboratory Usage Manual
● Data managing skills – to track records of the students
● Knowledge of Health and Safety awareness of using the laboratory
● External Safety Certification
● Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development
● Good oral and written communication skills
● Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
● Strong sense of professionalism
● Safeguarding and welfare of children
● Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
● A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
● Behavior management
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
● Bachelor degree in Education
● PG diploma/ QTS
● 2 years’ school experience
● English & Arabic is mandatory
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.