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:
Fulfill the professional duties of a teacher and consistently adhere to the standards outlined in the UK and UAE Teachers’ Standards.
Qualifications and Experience
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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A required Bachelor's degree along with a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed.).
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At least 2 years of successful teaching experience in music and performing arts within the British Curriculum (desirable).
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Experience teaching in the UAE (desirable).
Skills and Knowledge
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Familiarity with the British National Curriculum.
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Understanding of adaptive teaching and learning techniques.
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A solid comprehension of how children learn.
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Capacity to modify teaching methods to cater to students' needs.
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Ability to establish productive working relationships with students.
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Awareness of guidelines and requirements regarding child safeguarding.
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Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques.
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Competent ICT skills, particularly in utilizing technology to enhance learning.
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Ethical and safe use of AI to support educational activities.
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Awareness of UAE policies and inspection frameworks (desirable).
Personal Qualities
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Dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all students and promoting the school's ethos and values.
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High expectations for student achievement and progression.
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Ability to work under pressure while effectively prioritizing tasks.
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Commitment to confidentiality at all times.
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Dedication to safeguarding and equality.
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Strong willingness to engage in professional development.
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Positive attitude towards innovation and change.
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
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Design and deliver well-structured lessons to assigned classes, adhering to 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 achievements of assigned students, utilizing assessment effectively.
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Tailor teaching to address the strengths and needs of students.
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Establish high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
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Encourage good progress and positive outcomes among students.
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Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
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Engage in preparations for external assessments for students.
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Utilize culturally relevant resources that comply with UAE laws and standards.
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
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Contribute to the formulation, 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 broader 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 cases where 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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Foster the safety and well-being of students.
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Maintain discipline and good order among students, effectively managing behavior to ensure a conducive learning environment.
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Adhere to the school’s centralized behavior policy.
Professional development
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Participate in the school’s appraisal processes.
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Engage in additional training and development to enhance personal teaching skills.
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Contribute to the appraisal and professional development of others, as appropriate.
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Support the school’s professional development program when relevant.
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Take part in broader SIG development opportunities.
Communication
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Effectively communicate with students, parents, and guardians.
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Engage in 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 other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
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Establish effective professional relationships with colleagues.
Personal and professional conduct
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Maintain public trust in the teaching profession and uphold high standards of ethics and behavior, both within and outside the school.
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Show proper and professional regard for the school’s ethos, policies, and practices while ensuring high standards of attendance and punctuality.
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Understand and operate within the statutory frameworks defining their professional obligations and responsibilities.
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Fully comply with UAE laws and customs at all times.
Management of staff and resources
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Direct and oversee support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, 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 assigned to them.
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Ensure resources are used equitably and effectively.
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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Collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the welfare of students, including sharing concerns when necessary.
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Advocate for safeguarding all students in the school consistently.
Other areas of responsibility
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Ensure complete compliance with all regulations, policies, and frameworks mandated by the KHDA, BSO, and the UAE Ministry of Education.
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Assist the leadership team in preparing for and carrying out the KHDA inspection process, developing and adhering to post-inspection action plans.
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Contribute to the success of the UAE National Agenda.
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Maintain professional and positive communication with KHDA and Government Officials, representing the school at required forums and meetings as requested by the Principal.
Please note that this description illustrates the general nature and level of responsibility associated with the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks the teacher may undertake. The postholder may be asked to perform other duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.