About us: Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region. Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Children develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world. About Sunmarke School \xe2\x80\x93 Where Amazing Happens Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our unique signature programs, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school transforming young lives. Sunmarke is an all\xe2\x80\x93through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE,\xe2\x80\x98A\xe2\x80\x99 Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma and Career Related Programmes. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilise cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. We run best-in-class mini-MBA programmes for our Year 10 to 13 students in conjunction with the University of Birmingham and the Peter Jones Academy, to ensure their future success in business and entrepreneurship. We are technologically innovative and run comprehensive AI programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as deepening other subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic facilities and amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice. Sunmarke School was judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a Very Good\xe2\x80\x99 school in our 3rd year of operation and \xe2\x80\x98Outstanding\xe2\x80\x99?in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in 2019. We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey to \xe2\x80\x9coutstanding\xe2\x80\x9d. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flag-ship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle. Job Purpose: The role of the Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) is to provide support to Students & Staff in the EYFS Phase of the School. The Learning Support Practitioner will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of students in their academic and social development. Reporting To: Class Teacher Responsibilities:

• Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils\xe2\x80\x99 learning
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers
• Provide feedback to teachers the progress, outcomes, and achievements made by pupil
• Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time.
• Apply strategies to promote pupils\xe2\x80\x99 self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
• Prepare the learning environment and resources under the direction of teachers\xe2\x80\x99 i.e preparing classrooms materials, displays, equipment & supplies.

Job Specification:

• Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong written & oral communication skills in English
• Experience of working with children
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogic
• Bilingual candidates welcomed
• Candidates applying for this position MUST be sponsored by their spouse/father as this is a local contract, therefore, there are no additional benefits other than all school holidays as per academic year.
• UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply for this role

Application Process: If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans. Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings Interviews will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai. Application Closing Date: 15 December 2023 Appointment Start Date: January 2024 Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a satisfactory International Child Protection Certificate, plus resident country Police checks.