Maternity Cover Teacher (2 month-contract)

Primary Job Purpose:

The Taaleem educator exemplifies, embodies, and disseminates the unique Taaleem principles of excellence, creativity, innovation, and compassion. Through motivational teaching and a profound understanding of each student's unique learning requirements, the Taaleem teacher aims to ensure that our distinctive curriculum frameworks provide solid foundations for academic and professional achievement, personal and spiritual growth, and a passion for lifelong learning in all our students. Taaleem Teachers ignite the curiosity of young minds.

Key Relationships (Internal and External):

Students, fellow educators, parents, as well as the school Principal, Heads of School, and Senior Leadership team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Presenting the diverse areas of knowledge, understanding, and skills to students in all their richness.

• Instilling by action and example the utmost respect for truth, justice, equal opportunity, human rights, kindness, and empathy.

• Engaging and motivating students to surpass their expectations and previous achievements.

• Utilizing exceptional subject knowledge along with pedagogical and interpersonal skills to inspire students and enhance their enjoyment of learning.

• Fully leveraging ICT and emerging technologies to improve the quality of teaching and learning for students across all ages and achievement levels.

• Designing lesson plans that consider students’ individual learning needs, styles, preferences, and capabilities.

• Encouraging all students to become effective, confident, and independent lifelong learners.

• Fostering excellent professional relationships with colleagues by contributing broadly to the ongoing enhancement of the school.

• Planning and delivering a variety of learning opportunities and activities to enrich the taught curriculum.

• Collaborating with colleagues to establish and uphold consistent disciplinary practices within the classroom and throughout the school, as well as on school outings, while taking proactive measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including bullying and any discriminatory behavior.

• Maintaining regular, open, and professional communication with parents regarding their child's progress and achievements.

• Upholding high levels of confidentiality in conversations with parents and external parties.

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to academic integrity.

• Actively participating in departmental discussions during meetings.

• Contributing to and organizing after-school activities as necessary.

• Supporting the school's community partnerships, including attendance at school or community events that may occur on weekends or evenings, such as concerts.

• Performing any additional duties associated with the role as reasonably requested by management.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out any other responsibilities consistent with the role, as reasonably requested by the management.

Person Specification:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Primary Education or a related field, along with a recognized Teaching Qualification/License.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in recognized school or international school settings is preferred.

Competencies:

• Exceptional practitioner within the classroom.

• Previous successful teaching or lecturing experience.

• Familiarity with DSIB, OFSTED, or similar school inspection authorities.

• Experience in an international school context is preferred.

• Knowledge of current educational research.

• Understanding of contemporary educational developments in the UAE is preferred.

• Excellent communication abilities, demonstrating high standards of professionalism in both written and spoken English.

• Well-organized and adept at meeting deadlines.

• Capable of engaging and motivating others to achieve high performance.

Attributes:

• Knowledgeable, reflective, inquirer, thinker.

• Empathetic and aligned with the school's values.

• Committed to learning and leadership.

• Believes in the potential of all students.

• Dedicated to ongoing professional development.

• A strategic thinker capable of driving and implementing change.

• Caring and open-minded.

• Passionate about international education and working with youth.

• Views leadership as a service to others.

• Culturally sensitive and internationally minded.

• Possesses a sense of humor and humility.

• Motivated by challenges.

• Resourceful.

• Effective communicator and risk-taker.

• Able to communicate with diverse audiences, both large and small.

• Composed under pressure.

• Innovative and creative.

• Principled and balanced.

• Acts with integrity.

• Resilient in the face of challenges.

• Adaptable to changing circumstances.

• Comfortable navigating complexity, change, and uncertainty.

• Always prioritizes the needs of the school.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection:

Taaleem is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. We uphold high standards of effective practices regarding child protection and are committed to ensuring the well-being of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo various background checks, including verification of references, qualifications, identification, and police checks, including those from overseas.