High School English Teacher - Al Ghad Campus

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Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

• High School

Eligible Candidates:

• Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

• Education Required: Bachelor
• Required Certificates:

Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1-2 years of Teaching experience.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration for 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.
  Job Benefits:
  To be discussed after the interview.
  Job Description:
  Al Ghad Charter School is an American Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Ghad Charter School is a great place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students. Our learning culture is under pinned by our mission statement, Excite, Challenge, Empower allowing all students to thrive.
  This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
  The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

MAIN DUTIES:

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND DUTIES:

• Follow the school’s behavior policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches that are appropriate to students’ needs to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioral policy.
• Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values, and behavior that are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.

WIDER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers about students’ achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.