English DP Language and Literature - Raha Gardens Campus

About the school

Raha International School, Gardens Campus is part of Taaleem and is located in the United Arab Emirates. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, maintaining high standards of effective practice in child protection. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and successful applicants are subject to background checks including references, qualifications, identification and police checks.

The role

The English DP Language and Literature teacher embodies the Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching and a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the teacher ensures that curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning. The role reports to the Principal or relevant Head of School and involves close collaboration with students, colleagues, parents and the senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Represent areas of knowledge, understanding and skills in all their richness to students.
• Inculcate by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve at levels beyond their expectations using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills.
• Make full use of ICT and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons that take full account of students’ individual learning needs, styles and capabilities.
• Encourage all students to become effective, confident and independent lifelong learners.
• Plan and deliver a programme of learning opportunities to enrich the taught curriculum.
• Maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices and protect students from all forms of abuse.
• Communicate openly and professionally with parents about student attainment and progress.
• Model good practice in academic honesty and contribute actively to department discussions and meetings.
• Plan and prepare schemes of work, teach with consistent effectiveness and set and mark work appropriately.
• Assess, record and report on student development, progress and attainment.
• Keep teaching methods and programmes of work under review and participate in professional development.
• Advise on curriculum development and embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.
• Contribute to whole-school development and after-school activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant subject together with a recognised teaching qualification or licence.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in a recognised school or international school environment is preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge of English Language and Literature at DP level.
• Ability to set high expectations, promote good progress and demonstrate effective curriculum knowledge.
• Skill in planning well-structured lessons, adapting teaching to meet the needs of all pupils and making accurate use of assessment.
• Capacity to manage behaviour effectively and fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
• Commitment to upholding high standards of personal and professional conduct, including safeguarding, respect for UAE culture and adherence to school policies.

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