Secondary Teacher of French at Safa Community School
About This Role
POST: Secondary Teacher of French (Ability to teach another language an advantage) at Safa Community School, Dubai
Safa Community School stands as a pillar of excellence in education. In 2024, we proudly received the title of ‘Happiest School in the UAE,’ highlighting our unwavering dedication to student well-being. Additionally, we were honored with the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award,’ which underscores our commitment to academic advancement, further evidenced by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our impressive staff retention rates and our ranking among the top 15 schools in the UAE according to the Schoolscompared.com survey are points of pride for our entire community.
At Safa Community School, we are more than just an educational institution; we are a thriving community. Our parent body is diverse, with approximately 35% of families from the UK, fostering a reputation for warmth and friendliness. The strong relationships cultivated among staff, parents, and students reflect our inclusive ethos, creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and part of a larger family. This unique sense of belonging distinguishes us and ensures that you will feel at home in our school.
Safa Community School is an award-winning institution offering a comprehensive UK curriculum from FS1 to Year 13, with a total of 2,640 students. Discover how we nurture talent, inspire creativity, and create a thriving environment for all our students.
We are currently looking for a dynamic and dedicated French Specialist (secondary school) to join our esteemed secondary department.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching students across various age groups and abilities, including GCSE and A-Level.
This position is part of our strategic initiative to accommodate growing student enrollment and program demand.
General Professional Responsibilities
The professional duties expected of a teacher include the following:
- Teaching responsibilities encompass planning and preparing courses and lessons, setting and marking assignments, and assessing, recording, and reporting on student development, progress, and attainment in accordance with the school’s policies.
- Utilizing data to inform classroom instruction, monitoring student progress, and implementing timely interventions.
- Preparing students for public examinations, conducting assessments, and attending meetings related to examination administration.
- Engaging with parents of students through communication and report writing.
- Participating in Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
- Maintaining discipline and good order among the students.
- Taking part in departmental meetings and Open Evenings.
- Collaborating with colleagues to shape departmental policies and practices, introduce curricular initiatives, and develop teaching and assessment methods.
- Assisting with administrative and organizational tasks to ensure the department operates smoothly.
- Staying informed about curriculum innovations, engaging in CPD opportunities, and contributing to personal professional development.
- Collaborating with support teachers in the classroom.
- Assuming responsibility for monitoring and supporting a beginning teacher, when applicable.
- Setting assignments for classes during known absences and for colleagues as needed.
- Taking charge of a designated area of the curriculum, administration, or a curriculum innovation project.
- Performing other duties as reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
- Familiarizing oneself with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations for exceptional teaching and learning in the UAE.
- Supporting UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate must:
- Possess relevant qualifications.
- Have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools.
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