English Specialist Teacher, Riyadh

Aldenham Prep Riyadh, an integral part of the Aldenham Education Group and closely linked with Aldenham School in the UK, which was established in 1597, welcomed its first students in September 2022. Due to ongoing growth, we are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for an English Specialist Teacher (Year 5 - Year 7) to become a member of our talented and committed team.

Qualified and experienced candidates may have the potential to take on leadership or management roles as the group expands its network of schools.

Class Teachers are responsible for delivering the majority of the curriculum to their classes while collaborating with colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning within the Year Group. This structure allows children to experience uniform opportunities and guarantees that all teachers are supported by a robust team.

Specialist instructors will teach Arabic, Islamic Studies, Music, and PE to enrich the curriculum, and each class will benefit from support provided by a dedicated Teaching Assistant.

Benefits

The benefits for successful candidates include:

• A tax-free salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, enabling teachers to save a significant portion of their income
• High-quality, fully furnished one-bedroom apartments for single teachers
• Complimentary daily transportation to and from the school
• Medical and life insurance coverage
• Complimentary flights, an annual travel allowance, visa assistance, and relocation support

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Actively advocate for the school's vision, aims, and values through enthusiastic engagement in all facets of school life
• Embrace and support the school's mission to deliver an exceptional all-round education for every child
• Consistently set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students
• Strive for the highest aspirations for all children's growth and achievements, both academically and personally
• Provide exceptional pastoral care for every child
• Respect and uphold Saudi culture

Teaching and Learning

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering a comprehensive and balanced curriculum
• Creating well-structured, engaging, and innovative lessons that meet the diverse needs of all children
• Facilitating high-quality learning experiences that empower children to reach their full potential
• Utilizing technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Differentiating instruction effectively to enable all students to access the curriculum and make excellent progress
• Demonstrating strong subject knowledge relevant to the age group
• Setting ambitious developmental goals for students and employing a variety of strategies, resources, and technologies to help them achieve these objectives
• Effectively utilizing Teaching Support Assistants to assist students in class
• Adhering to Aldenham's procedures for assessing, recording, and reporting on children's achievements, using this data to inform future learning and communicate progress in report writing
• Offering students regular written and verbal feedback while encouraging reflection and response
• Fully engaging in co-curricular and activity programs

Other Responsibilities

• Implementing school policies and procedures both in and out of the classroom
• Maintaining a safe, purposeful, and well-organized learning environment
• Valuing the partnership between home, school, and community, and collaborating with colleagues to foster strong relationships with parents and key stakeholders

Professional Standards

• Participating in assemblies, departmental meetings, parents' evenings, school events, and other staff meetings
• Recognizing the significance of being a positive role model for all children within the School
• Upholding high standards of professional conduct in alignment with the school ethos, including punctuality and personal presentation
• Taking personal responsibility for reflecting on and evaluating your teaching to continuously improve

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