Math Teacher (Secondary) (AY 2026/27) - GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi

GEMS Cambridge International School in Abu Dhabi is seeking a passionate and committed Math Teacher (KS3) to become part of our educational community starting August 2026. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional lessons throughout Key Stage 3, facilitating a smooth transition to IGCSE, while fostering curiosity, comprehensive understanding, and a passion for learning. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to positively influence student achievements within a nurturing and collaborative setting.

Overall Function and Purpose: The role involves teaching and educating students in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework, under the guidance of the relevant educational authority. You will assess and instruct your assigned students based on their educational needs, delivering the appropriate curriculum to ensure every student reaches their academic potential and contributes to the broader school community.

Main Responsibilities:
• Deliver the prescribed curriculum while demonstrating thorough and current knowledge of both curriculum and subject matter.
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and organized environment that promotes optimal student outcomes.
• Plan, prepare, and present lessons tailored to the varying abilities of all students in the class.
• Educate according to the educational needs, abilities, and achievements of individual students and groups.
• Engage in the implementation of the school's development plan.
• Assign, assess, and provide feedback on student work in accordance with the school’s marking policy.
• Set high expectations for every child, helping students to realize their potential and maintain exemplary standards in their work.
• Assess, document, and report on each student’s development, progress, achievements, and behavior.
• Analyze data to adapt classroom practices, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.
• Contribute to both oral and written assessments, reports, and references concerning individual or groups of students.
• Participate in assessments within a national framework for evaluating student performance.
• Support the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups, or classes assigned to you.
• Provide guidance on educational and social matters, as well as on further education and targets.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow staff members, including those in special roles, as well as parents and guardians.
• Reflect on and evaluate your teaching strategies, methodologies, and programs in line with National Curriculum Framework guidelines to enhance classroom learning.
• Collaborate with the Head of School, Deputy Heads, Assistant Heads, Heads of Years, and other teachers in the development of curriculum design, teaching materials, programs, methods of instruction, assessment, and pastoral care.
• Uphold high standards of professional practice and quality in teaching and learning. Engage in constructive peer reviews and classroom observations with the Head of Year.
• Participate in ongoing professional development (CPD) opportunities and engage in action research.
• Maintain order and discipline among students in your care and ensure their health and safety at all times.
• Report any concerns regarding student safety, whether emotional or physical, to the school’s safeguarding officer.
• Attend staff, group, or other meetings related to the school curriculum or pastoral care to enhance school organization and administration.
• Contribute to the professional growth of new teachers and student teachers per agreements with the Head of School.
• Provide necessary information and advice to designated personnel regarding requisitions and arrangements related to your teaching responsibilities.
• Safeguard and ensure the optimal use of equipment regularly used in lessons, overseeing its maintenance.
• Safeguard the custody of the laptop, whiteboard pen, and remote provided to you upon starting.
• Engage in school assemblies and parent meetings as directed by the Head of School.
• Attend termly parent meetings as per policy.
• Monitor and record student attendance, following up on any absences on the same day.
• Ensure attendance is accurately recorded and updated daily.
• Share responsibilities in managing, organizing, and maintaining order and discipline within the school.
• Foster an environment where teachers see themselves as facilitators of learning and reflective practitioners.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants to develop and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special educational needs, attending relevant meetings.
• Ensure that lesson plans and forecasts of work are provided to the LSA promptly to accommodate students with individual educational needs.
• Regularly review and discuss the work being done by the LSA in the classroom.
• For students facing severe learning or communication challenges, ensure a Contact Book is updated daily with necessary information, including parents' signatures.
• Work in partnership with specialist teachers and other professionals involved with SEN students.
• Ensure effective deployment of a Teacher’s Assistant when applicable.
• Utilize audiovisual technology and other adaptations creatively and innovatively to enhance high-performance learning in the classroom.
• Participate in the planning, preparation, and implementation of extracurricular activities in alignment with school policy.
• Undertake duties assigned by the Head of Year or Head of School.
• Assist in planning and organizing school events and functions such as inter-house competitions and prize days.