We are currently looking for a Primary School Teacher Librarian (EYFS-Year 6) to join the team from August 2023.
The Arbor School is a growing school situated near the Dubai Marina area of Dubai, in the UAE. The school opened in September 2018 and currently has over 550 children on the register. The school offers the National Curriculum for England with a focus on Ecoliteracy, Sustainability and Environmental Justice which are incorporated into the curriculum across all year groups. The school has a diverse student body with children from over 50 countries, creating a truly International environment.
An Arbor teacher has the opportunity to be more than an ordinary teacher, as they will develop their professional skills and knowledge in an extraordinary learning environment. The Arbor teacher is committed to the ethos of the school, instilling an understanding of the interconnectedness of our world through the concepts of ecoliteracy, a passion for the prudent use of resources in our drive towards sustainable lifestyles, and a profound sense of justice for all that inhabit our earthly household. The education of an Arbor student does not stop at the classroom door, and therefore an Arbor teacher values the learning experiences that occur in the learning garden, with our animals, inside the greenhouse, inside the biodomes or within the reflection garden, as much as they value a student\xe2\x80\x99s progress in numeracy or literacy.
JOB SUMMARY The Arbor School Dubai is currently seeking well-qualified, caring and inspiring Primary School Teacher Librarian (EYFS-Year 6). You will serve as an integral part of the student journey to deliver their innovative, challenging and balanced library curriculum (based on eco-themes/an enhanced English National Curriculum) in their thriving Primary School. The Arbor School celebrates a diverse community of staff and students, united by their creative and innovative engagement towards world class learning and ecoliteracy principles. This post is open to highly effective Primary School teacher librarians with a passion for outstanding teaching and learning (curricular and extra-curricular: indoors and outdoors), and a genuine commitment to being driven and motivated by their students. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a strong commitment to world class libraries and education, supporting both people and our planet.
THE ARBOR PROMISE Arbor teachers are a part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active. Arbor teachers enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense. Arbor teachers are resilient in the face of challenge, are stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor teachers bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so. We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, to communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent and share a passion to provide an education of the highest quality to our students.
REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Native level English language skills.
• Minimum Graduate Degree in Library and Information Science, a recognised teaching qualification.
• Sound knowledge of literature for children and young people.
• Confidence in working with a cultural mix of students.
• Proficient in MS office Application, Follett Library and Follett Resource management system.
• Knowledge of how to use digital technologies effectively in promoting student learning.

REMUNERATION: Competitive tax-free salary.
APPLICATION: To apply for this position please ensure to complete the application on TES and upload the following documents:

• An up-to-date CV with a recent photograph to be included.
• A letter of application, no longer than two pages in length, which outlines your educational philosophy and suitability for the Arbor School.

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.
All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
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