Music and Performing Arts Teacher
About This Role
Job details
Salary: To be confirmed
Contract type: Full-time and permanent
Reporting to: Head of Primary
Responsible for: Music and Performing Arts Teacher Role
Main purpose
The teacher will:
Execute the professional responsibilities of a teacher while consistently upholding the standards established in the UK and UAE Teachers’ Standards.
Qualifications and Experience
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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A Bachelor’s degree is required along with a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed.).
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A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience in music and performing arts within the British Curriculum (desirable).
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Experience in teaching within the UAE (desirable).
Skills and Knowledge
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Knowledge of the British National Curriculum.
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Understanding of adaptive teaching and learning strategies.
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A strong grasp of child development and learning processes.
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Ability to adjust teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
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Capacity to build effective working relationships with students.
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Familiarity with child safeguarding guidelines and requirements.
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Insight into effective behavior management strategies.
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Proficient ICT skills, especially in using technology to enhance educational experiences.
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Ethical and safe integration of AI in educational practices.
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Awareness of UAE policies and inspection frameworks (desirable).
Personal Qualities
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Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all students while promoting the school's ethos and values.
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High expectations for student achievement and growth.
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Ability to operate effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks.
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Commitment to confidentiality at all times.
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Dedication to safeguarding and promoting equality.
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Enthusiasm for engaging in professional development opportunities.
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A positive outlook towards innovation and change.
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
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Create and implement well-structured lessons for assigned classes, following the school’s pedagogical framework, plans, curriculum, and schemes of work.
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Assess, monitor, document, and report on the learning needs, progress, and accomplishments of assigned students, using assessment effectively.
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Adapt teaching to meet the strengths and needs of students.
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Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
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Promote good progress and positive outcomes for students.
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Exhibit strong subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
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Prepare students for external assessments.
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Use culturally relevant resources that align with UAE laws and standards.
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
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Engage in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures to support the school’s vision and values.
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Make a meaningful contribution to the overall life and ethos of the school.
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Collaborate with others on curriculum and student development to achieve coordinated outcomes.
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Provide coverage in instances when another teacher is unable to teach unexpectedly.
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Lead assigned extracurricular activities before, during, and after school hours.
Health, safety and discipline
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Promote the safety and well-being of students.
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Maintain discipline and manage student behavior effectively to ensure a conducive learning environment.
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Follow the school’s centralized behavior policy.
Professional development
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Take part in the school’s appraisal processes.
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Engage in further training and development to enhance personal teaching skills.
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Contribute to the appraisal and professional development of others when appropriate.
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Support the school’s professional development program as relevant.
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Participate in wider SIG development opportunities.
Communication
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Communicate effectively with students, parents, and guardians.
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Maintain clear communication with colleagues, line managers, and the leadership team.
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Interact effectively with external visitors, inspectors, and government officials.
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
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Collaborate with colleagues and relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
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Establish productive professional relationships with colleagues.
Personal and professional conduct
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Uphold public trust in the teaching profession, maintaining high ethical standards and behavior both within and outside the school.
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Demonstrate proper professional regard for the school’s ethos, policies, and practices, ensuring high attendance and punctuality standards.
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Understand and operate within the statutory frameworks defining their professional obligations and responsibilities.
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Comply fully with UAE laws and customs at all times.
Management of staff and resources
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Oversee and guide support staff assigned to them, and where applicable, other teachers.
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Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of fellow teachers and support staff.
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Manage resources allocated to them.
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Ensure equitable and effective use of resources.
Safeguarding
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Act in accordance with statutory safeguarding guidelines (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education) and the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
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Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote student welfare, including sharing concerns when necessary.
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Advocate for the safeguarding of all students consistently.
Other areas of responsibility
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Ensure full compliance with all regulations, policies, and frameworks as mandated by the KHDA, BSO, and the UAE Ministry of Education.
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Assist the leadership team in preparing for and conducting the KHDA inspection process, developing and following post-inspection action plans.
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Contribute to the success of the UAE National Agenda.
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Maintain professional and constructive communication with KHDA and Government Officials, representing the school at necessary forums and meetings as requested by the Principal.
Please note that this description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks the teacher may be required to undertake. The postholder may be assigned additional duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.