Job Description

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Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher of Arts for Al Ain British Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family, commencing immediately.
Al Ain British Academy opened in September 2011 providing high quality education in the heritage 'Garden City' of the United Arab Emirates. The children are taught the English National Curriculum - tailored to be meaningful to children living in Al Ain. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well-stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. It is an exciting, challenging and enjoyable school to work in where achievement for pupils is at the heart of all we do. The school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of data and assessment in all areas of the curriculum.
Candidates must have experience of teaching art and design; experience of teaching the British curriculum is an advantage. The school runs the Pearson iGCSE Art and Design and candidates with experience in either 4FA1 or 4GC1 will be considered, with the new teacher in a position to build on an already-outstanding curriculum and shape art and design at the school in the years to come. Experience of teaching students for whom English is not their first language, would be an advantage.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. In order to be considered for this post, they will have demonstrable experience of the British curriculum.
Responsibilities:
Job Purpose:
To be able to teach in an inspiring, and inclusive way, enabling independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible; to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school and wider community; and to provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
Responsibilities
Main Duties:
To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Roles and responsibilities include:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Specific Duties:
Teaching and Learning:

• Clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum

Assessment and Data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings

Behaviour Management and Duties:

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Wider Professional Responsibilities:

• To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in education in Art or Bachelor Degree in equivalent field with PGCE

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in teaching Art (Mandatory)

Job Specifics, Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong teaching experience in English National Curriculum
• Experience of teaching GCSE and A Level Art
• Experience of teaching A Level Photography would be an advantage
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language would be an advantage
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curriculum activities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• A positive and solution-focussed attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

What We Offer:
Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 33,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Skills Required