Primary School Teacher Librarian, The Arbor School à¢â‚¬" August 2024
UAE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
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The closing date for applications is 13 May 2024, but candidates will be reviewed as they are received, and the Arbor School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment for an exceptional candidate. Enough For All, For Ever The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a very different vision of what education could and should be \xe2\x80\x93 experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and profound ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula. The cultivation of a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole requires equal parts optimism, ambition, and humility. A fundamental belief in the inherit goodness of people and their capacity to act with empathy and compassion underscores the sense of hope that is fundamental to learning for a sustainable future. The resilience and determination to tackle challenges that have grown to global proportion is essential to finding sustainable solutions and orchestrating the social changes needed to grow them to scale. The realisation that comes from recognising that we are all students \xe2\x80\x93 never a master \xe2\x80\x93 drives our commitment to ignite a lifelong love of learning. Recognising the interconnected nature of the cognitive, affective and participative domains, and their roles in shaping learning, we are pursuing a holistic approach to teaching and learning, designed to prepare learners:
- to understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well-being, and environmental and social justice;
- to find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and to seek to understand people who are different to themselves; and
- to experience a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world.
- Native-level English language skills
- Minimum 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a Teacher Librarian in an educational setting
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in library and information science or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Proficient in MS Office Application, Follett Library and Follett Resource management system
- Sound knowledge of literature for children and young people
- A track record of outstanding teaching and learning and an ability to create a caring and nurturing classroom environment
- 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.
- Completed application form \xe2\x80\x93 attached to the AD
Arbor School is an ecological school in Dubai, based on the National Curriculum for England. An extraordinary school, blending academic rigour with a deep understanding of the world and our place within it. At Arbor, children are taught to question their impact on the planet and to assume their responsibility as stewards of the future in a profoundly interconnected world. Inspired by an ecologist, taught by a community of passionate educators.
A Unique Ecological Approach
A mindful approach to education that combines ecoliteracy - the ability to understand the natural systems that make life on earth possible, with the rigour provided by the National Curriculum for England.Our People
Our team of passionate educators bring a wealth of experience and ecological expertise, as they strive to create an outstanding flagship school in our region.Our Learning Spaces
The school is specifically designed to inspire and nurture students different learning styles and abilities. Space to collaborate, shine and reflect with access to a range of environments not usually accessible in the Gulf. Arbor School is located in Al-Furjan, within easy reach of Jumeirah Village Triangle, Green Community, Victory Heights and the Marina. Offering FS1-Year 13 (Y12 opens September 2024), we provide a unique ecological approach to learning in Dubai. The Arbor School\xe2\x80\x99s educational vision is grounded in the British curriculum and focuses on project-based, experiential and outdoor learning. The school offers modern, adaptive facilities, six climate-controlled biodomes and learning gardens as key spaces to engage children in a deeper understanding of their ecology and environment.Our Mission Statement
Arbor School\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to provide an education that connects our community with the natural world and inspires us to imagine and build a future in which all may flourish. Arbor School is a diverse and welcoming community that nurtures curiosity and celebrates the connectedness of humans with the natural world. Arbor recognises and addresses the unique academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each individual and strives to build a culture of human flourishing, social harmony, and ecological abundance.The Arbor Promise
Students at Arbor are expected to demonstrate hard work and effort in all that they do. They are proactive in their learning, resilient when faced with a challenge and collaborative in solving problems. Arbor students are exceptionally caring, with an acute sense of compassion for others. They are passionate about the world around us and act with integrity and ingenuity when striving for a sustainable future.
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Job IdJD1647847
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUAE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned