Secondary Science Physics

Primary Job Purpose:The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.Key Responsibilities:• Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.• Inculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.• Engaging and motivating students to achieve levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.• Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.• Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.Teaching• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all Student's individual educational needs.• Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other mattersAssessment, recording and reporting• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes.• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.• Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learning.Continuing Professional Development• Keep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of work.• Be pro-active and take accountability for own development.• Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacherTaaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests.OSH Roles and Responsibilities include:• Bring up OSH concerns to the attention of his direct Supervisor or OSH department.• Exercise effective supervision of their pupils and to know the procedures in respect of fire, first aid and other emergencies, and to carry them out.• Follow the OSH procedures applicable to their area of work.• Give clear oral and written health and safety instructions and warnings to students as often as necessary.• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and guards where necessary.• Make recommendations to their Heads of Department/School Principal on OSH equipment and on additions or necessary improvements to plant, tools, equipment, or machinery.• Ensure that personal items of equipment (electrical or mechanical) are not brought into the school without prior authorization.• Regularly check their classrooms for potential hazards and report any observed to the Facilities Manager.• Report all accidents, defects and dangerous occurrences to their Head of Department in the first instance• Be vigilant in the work area, identify and report to their supervisors about imminent dangers / hazards / concerns to environment, health, and safety.Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection:Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Math Teacher

Person Specification:Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the Education of the subject, or bachelor’s degree in the subject (or a related subject) + Valid teaching license OR Diploma teaching qualification.Experience: A minimum of teaching experience in the subject.KeyRelationships: Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.Primary Job Purpose:The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.Key Responsibilities:• Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.• Inculcating byprecept andexample the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.• Engaging andmotivating students to achieve levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.• Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.• Making full use of ICT andthe new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.• Planning lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences, and capabilities.• Encouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident, and independent life-long learners.• Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.• Planning and delivery of a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.• Co-operating with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school and on school trips, and taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment.• Communicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child.• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.• Model good practice of academic honesty.• Contribute actively to department discussions in meetings.• Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.• Actively support the school partnership with the community e.g. attending school/community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening i.e. school concerts etc.• Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.Teaching• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all Student's individual educational needs.• Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.• Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters.• Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students.• Take part as appropriate in whole school development and share and promote best practice .Assessment, recording and reporting• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in  her/his classes.• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.• Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learning.Continuing Professional Development• Keep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of work.• Be pro-active and take accountability for own development.• Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher.Curriculum Development• Advise and co-operate with the Principal and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.• Take responsibility for specific subjects.• To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests.Part One: Teaching• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.• Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how these impact on teaching.• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.6. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge:• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas and promote the value of scholarship.• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy,  articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject.• If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics.• If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.7. Plan and teach well-structured lessons:• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.• Promote a love of learning and pupil’s intellectual curiosity.• Set homework when appropriate and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).8. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils:• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively.• Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these.• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development.• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, those of high ability, those with English as an additional language, those with disabilities.9. Make accurate and productive use of assessment:• Be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas,  including statutory assessment requirements• Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.• Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils toPart Two: Personal and Professional ConductA teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behavior and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career.Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behavior,  within and outside school, by:• Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.• Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory/regulatory provisions.• Showing tolerance and respect for the rights of others.• Not undermining fundamental values and culture of the UAE, ensuring that due diligence and respect are given to the associated precedence of the country.• Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.• Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.• Teachers must have proper and professional regard and adhere to school policies with regards to dress code, footwear, make up, and jewelry.• Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the policies set out by Taaleem which set out their professional duties and responsibilities. Other Duties• Undertake any other duties to commensurate with the role, as reasonably requested by the management. OSH Roles and Responsibilities include:• Bring up OSH concerns to the attention of his direct Supervisor or OSH department.• Exercise effective supervision of their pupils and to know the procedures in respect of fire, first aid and other emergencies, and to carry them out.• Follow the OSH procedures applicable to their area of work.• Give clear oral and written health and safety instructions and warnings to students as often as necessary.• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and guards where necessary.• Make recommendations to their Heads of Department/School Principal on OSH equipment and on additions or necessary improvements to plant, tools, equipment, or machinery.• Ensure that personal items of equipment (electrical or mechanical) are not brought into the school without prior authorization.• Regularly check their classrooms for potential hazards and report any observed to the Facilities Manager.• Report all accidents, defects and dangerous occurrences to their Head of Department in the first instance• Be vigilant in the work area, identify and report to their supervisors about imminent dangers / hazards / concerns to environment, health, and safety.Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection:Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications,  identification, and police checks, including overseas checksThis job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the postholder’s professional responsibilities and duties

Cover Supervisor - Secondary

Safeguarding StatementTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.   Job Purpose:The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising students in the absence of their regular teachers, ensuring that the curriculum is delivered effectively by maintaining a positive learning environment. This role is pivotal in supporting the school's mission to provide high-quality education and uphold the standards of excellence for which the school is known. Key Relationships (Internal and External):Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the school management team as well as External suppliers and Standard Agencies   Key Accountabilities: - Supervise classes across the secondary school in the absence of the regular teacher.Ensure students remain on task by managing classroom behaviour and following the school's behaviour policy. - Deliver lessons pre-prepared by the regular teacher and provide support to students as they complete set tasks. - Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement. - Provide feedback to the regular teacher on student progress and behaviour during their absence id required. - Uphold the school’s values and ethos, promoting a culture of respect and continuous improvement.

School Counsellor

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.Job Purpose:The School Counsellor supports and empowers the social, emotional, personal and academic growth of all students. The School Counsellor is an advocate for students and operates in a proactive manner, working in partnership with teachers, parents, colleagues and the local and international community, she/he supports students with the resources to access the school curriculum and to achieve academic success and personal wellbeing.Key Accountabilities:Communicate, build relationships and inspire confidence in all stakeholdersThe Counsellor achieves this through:Ensuring that all staff receive the necessary level of training and support with regards to common student wellbeing issuesProviding a clear channel for parent queries and concerns and supporting parents with advice and introductions to external providers where appropriateContributing to regular discussion forums on topics of interest to parentsPlaying a full part in all Taaleem Job-a-Like meetingsProviding appropriate reports on student issues to Grade Level Leaders and the Secondary Leadership TeamBuilding trusting relationships with external service providersDelivery: Individual Student Planning In collaboration with teachers and parents, help students establish goals and develop and use planning skills. Identify specific goals and develop strategies towards achieving these goalsGuide teachers and parents in utilising assessment results to create ILPs (individual learning plans)Demonstrate accurate interpretation of assessment data and present this information in a clear and concise manner to parents and the Learning Support Team.Conduct formal observationsExplain and interpret the statistical concepts used in assessment batteriesGuard against over interpretation or other inappropriate use of assessment data and maintain its confidential natureMake recommendations based upon evaluation findingsResponsive Services Counsel individual students and small groups of students on an ‘as needs’ basisWork within the context of the multi-disciplinary Learning Support Team Meeting to identify and address counselling needsProvide crisis counselling, as needed (e.g. anxiety, grief, trauma, family break-up)Assist students in establishing concrete behavioural plans aimed at problem resolutionServe as a student advocateConsult effectively with students, parents, colleagues and other professionalsPrior to consultation, gather and prepare the necessary informationDuring consultation, interpret information and communicate ideas effectivelySuggest a variety of options or strategiesAppreciate alternative opinions and promote a spirit of cooperationCoordinate the development and implementation of the plan of actionEncourage feedback and inputImplement an effective referral process within the framework of the Learning Support TeamDetermine the need for and make appropriate referralsMaintain a current list of referral resources in the local communityAssist students and parents throughout the referral processCollaborate with professional services outside of school and assist with implementing their recommendations, as necessaryAccountabilityProvide a comprehensive and balanced guidance program consistent with identified student needs and in collaboration with school staffMaintain a database of student consultationsConduct needs assessments to determine systemic social and emotional needs and prioritiesFollow priorities established within the counselling program framework and in association with the school curriculumUse sound organisational skills to:- Set timelines and follow them- Operate from a program calendar based upon the academic year and provide workshops to parents, accordingly (e.g. on child development, transition and other relevant topics)Implement an effective counselling program evaluation and use this feedback to improve the programExplain/promote the philosophy, priorities, and practices of the counselling programProfessional communication and interaction Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with students.Promote a positive self-image in students.Provide a climate of open communication.Interact in a mutually respectful and friendly manner, getting to know the students and being available to all students.Use discretion in handling confidential information and difficult situations.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with all school colleagues.Work cooperatively with colleagues in planning counselling activities. Share ideas, materials, and methods with other staff members.As a core member of the Learning Support Team, collaborate effectively with other multi-disciplinary specialistsWork cooperatively with the school’s administration to implement policies (e.g. child protection) and regulations for which the school is responsible.Contribute, as a member of the whole school counselling team, in the school-wide development of the counselling program.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with parents/guardians.Cooperate with parents in the best interest of the student, providing an open climate of communication.Handle expressions of conflict in a constructive manner.Professional Responsibilities:Demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional growth.Keep abreast of new developments and participate in further learning, maintaining membership and involvement in professional organizations, workshops and conferences.Possess professional and responsible work habits.Carry out responsibilities promptly and accurately in accordance with established job description.Use available information technology to manage the workload and as a resource.Follow the profession’s ethical and legal standards and guidelines.Promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in school policy and interpersonal relationships.Observe professional ethical standards.Maintain confidential information appropriately.Promote equity with respect to gender, ethnicity, and ability of students.

PE Teacher - Maternity Cover

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.Job Purpose:The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.Key Relationships (Internal and External)Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.Key Accountabilities:Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.Inculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.Engaging and motivating students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.Planning lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities.Encouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners.Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.Planning and delivery of a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.Co-operating with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school and on school trips, and taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishmentCommunicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child.Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.Model good practice of academic honesty.Contribute actively to department discussions in meeting.Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.Actively support the school partnership with the community e.g. attending school / community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening i.e. school concerts etc.Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.TeachingPlan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs.Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters.Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students.Take part as appropriate in whole school development and share and promote best practice.Assessment, Recording and ReportingAssess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes.Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learning.Continuing Professional DevelopmentKeep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of work.Be pro-active and take accountability for own development.Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher.Curriculum DevelopmentAdvise and co-operate with the Principal and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.Take responsibility for specific subjects.To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests of their pupils.Part One: TeachingA teacher must:- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils:- Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.- Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.- Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.- Promote good progress and outcomes with/for pupils:- Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes- Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these- Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching- Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge:- Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.- Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship.- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject.- If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics.- If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.- Plan and teach well-structured lessons:- Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.- Promote a love of learning and pupil’s intellectual curiosity.- Set homework when appropriate and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.- Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.- Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils:- Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively.- Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these.- Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development.- Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.- Make accurate and productive use of assessment:- Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements.- Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress.- Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.- Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond positively to the feedback.- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment:- Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.- Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.- Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them.- Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities:- Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the school.- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.- Deploy support staff effectively.- Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.- Communicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders with regard to pupils’ achievements and well- being.Part Two: Personal and Professional ConductA teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career.Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:- Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.- Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory/regulatory provisions.- Showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.- Not undermining fundamental values and culture of the UAE, ensuring that due diligence and respect is given to the associated precedence of the country.- Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.Teachers must have proper and professional regard and adhere to school policies with regard to dress code, footwear, make up and jewelry.Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the policies set out by Taaleem which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Class Teacher (Arabic, Islamic Education & UAE Social Studies)

Safeguarding StatementTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.Job Purpose:The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds.Key Relationships (Internal and ExternalStudents, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.Key Accountabilities:- Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.- Inculcating by precept and example the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.- Engaging and motivating students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.- Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.- Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.- Planning lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities.- Encouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners.- Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.- Planning and delivery of a programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.- Co-operating with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school and on school trips, and taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment- Communicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child.- Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.- Model good practice of academic honesty.- Contribute actively to department discussions in meeting.- Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.- Actively support the school partnership with the community e.g. attending school / community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening i.e. school concerts etc.- Other responsibilities as reasonably requested.Teaching- Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.- Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs.- Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.- Promote the intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal abilities and aptitudes of the students in her/his classes and provide guidance and advice to students on educational and relevant social and other matters.- Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students.- Take part as appropriate in whole school development and share and promote best practice.Assessment, Recording and Reporting- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes.- Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.- Guide students to set targets to improve on their previous ‘best’ and give regular feedback to students to support next steps in learning.Continuing Professional Development- Keep under review her/his methods of teaching and programmes of work.- Be pro-active and take accountability for own development.- Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher.Curriculum Development- Advise and co-operate with the Principal and other colleagues on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.- Take responsibility for specific subjects.- To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests of their pupils.Part One: TeachingA teacher must:- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils:- Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.- Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.- Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.- Promote good progress and outcomes with/for pupils:- Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes- Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these- Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching- Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge:- Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings.- Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship.- Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of Standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject.- If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics.- If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.- Plan and teach well-structured lessons:- Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.- Promote a love of learning and pupil’s intellectual curiosity.- Set homework when appropriate and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.- Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching.- Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils:- Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively.- Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these.- Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of pupils, and know how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development.- Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.- Make accurate and productive use of assessment:- Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements.- Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress.- Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.- Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond positively to the feedback.- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment:- Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.- Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.- Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them.- Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities:- Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the school.- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.- Deploy support staff effectively.- Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.- Communicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders with regard to pupils’ achievements and well- being.Part Two: Personal and Professional ConductA teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career.Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:- Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper.boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position- Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory/regulatory provisions.- Showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.- Not undermining fundamental values and culture of the UAE, ensuring that due diligence and respect is given to the associated precedence of the country.- Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.Teachers must have proper and professional regard and adhere to school policies with regard to dress code, footwear, make up and jewelry.Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the policies set out by Taaleem which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Receptionist (UAE National)

Primary Job Purpose:  Provide a professional first impression to parents, guests and customers visiting the school. Ensure that visitors and callers are welcomed hospitably, given accurate information, and directed to the appropriate personnel for assistance. Assist as needed in tasks necessary to maintain the smooth operation of a safe and productive school.Key Relationship: All School DepartmentsKey Responsibilities Answer phone calls in a pleasant, informed manner for the purpose of providing information and creating a good image of the school.Manage the telephone message system (including recorded messages). Greet all incoming students, families and guests respectfully and professionally. Assist in all aspects of maintaining a professional reception area, including, but not limited to,  fielding and directing incoming phone calls to the appropriate staff member in a timely,  professional manner, filing and copying information.Develop a positive, welcoming, tidy and caring environment in the reception area. Assist with receiving, recording, sorting and distributing incoming mail, documents, and supplies following established procedures.Assist with the preparation of outgoing correspondence and printed matter. Assist with all forms of communication with parents and the community.Enter information or data into the school/ADEK information system following established procedures.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as reasonably requested by the management.  Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection: Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

HR Officer - Arabic Speaker

Person Specification:Education: Bachelor’s Degree holder, recognized HR Qualification and/or professional accreditation is preferred.Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in a supportive HR role, understanding of UAE Labour Law preferred but not essential. Knowledge of HRMS an advantage.Primary Job Purpose:To provide an effective, efficient and empathetic people-related HR support function in the school, and to be the key point of contact for new, current, and exiting staff in relation to all employment matters. To provide expert advice and guidance to School Leadership on managing HR issues.Key Relationships (Internal and External): All school-based staff, Central Office HR Department, Taaleem HR Advisors network, external agencies and regulatory bodies.Key Accountabilities:•Be the primary point of contact for all school staff on HR issues, including (but not limited to); contracts, employment terms and conditions, payroll, housing, HR policies, leave and entitlements.•Be responsible on updating CTC and Benefit tracker.•Manage the Onboarding process for all incoming staff, including pre-employment communication to ensure new starters are aware of the requirements for their role and for working and living in the UAE, liaising with IT for relevant systems / email set-up and processing staff ID cards.•Coordinate new starter inductions in school for all new staff – teaching and non-teaching, and ensure communication takes place pre-employment•Coordinate visa, work permit and KHDA/ADEK applications, renewals and cancellations and related processing for new staff, ensuring they are aware of the requirements, and avoiding fines or penalties for non-compliance. Responsible for compliance and ensuring all staff have valid contracts, passports, visas, EIDs etc tracked through HRMS system•Ensure the school’s recruitment activity is in line with the staffing budget headcount and Company Recruitment Policy and work closely alongside the CO Recruitment Manager. Arrange interviews and track candidates for teaching roles and provide regular updates to CO and Principal. Source and shortlist candidates for non-teaching role as required•Create and issue offer letters, contracts, contract renewals and amendments and associated documentation in line with company-wide terms and conditions and policies•Coordinate the school’s probationary, performance review and appraisal cycles to support school leadership in achieving a high-performance culture, and advice School Leaders on correct adherence, timelines and expectations.•Manage Life and Health Insurance applications, renewals, cancellations and associated management for all school staff in line with processes and guidance from Central Office HR•Conduct pre-employment due diligence checks for all staff in accordance with the Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Guidance, including references and suitability/police clearances and ensuring appropriate follow-up based on the results•Management and reporting of staff time and attendance, including managing the time and attendance systems and escalation of leave and attendance issues to School Leadership•Support School Leaders with investigations and disciplinary management of staff, ensuring accurate records of cases are kept within confidential staff files•Responsible for issuing NOCs, and other relevant staff letters (e.g. Bank, Government, Immigration etc.)•Professional development – monitor, book and track PD for school staff and provide reports as requested by the Heads of School, Principal and Central Office HR•HR KPIs - collate people metrics based on HR KPI requirements and provide reports as required by Central Office, including but not limited to absence, turnover, PD, recruitment activity, disciplinary and performance management cases.•Keep the school’s organisation chart up to date and ensure that Central Office are aware of any changes•Process exiting staff as leavers and ensure all associated exit procedures are completed, including calculations of full and final settlements, visa cancellations and Housing procedures•Maintain up to date confidential employment records and staff files on site at school•Maintaining HR / employee information systems, both hard copy files and electronically through HRMS, ensuring records are accurate and up to date with all key employment documentation uploaded on HRMS. Generate reports through HRMS as requested by School Leaders of Central Office•Coordinate Teacher Licensing, documentation and track staff progress through the Licensing process in line with guidance from the Regulator and Central Office, liaising with School Leaders and Central Education Department as needed•Participate in company-wide HR meetings in order to share knowledge, best practice and to ensure consistency within group standards. Provide support to other HR Advisors as required.•Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as reasonably requested by the management.OSH Roles and Responsibilities include:•Bring up OSH concerns to the attention of his direct Supervisor or OSH department.•Exercise effective supervision of their pupils and to know the procedures in respect of fire, first aid and other emergencies, and to carry them out.•Follow the OSH procedures applicable to their area of work.•Give clear oral and written health and safety instructions and warnings to students as often as necessary.•Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and guards where necessary.•Make recommendations to their Heads of Department/School Principal on OSH equipment and on additions or necessary improvements to plant, tools, equipment, or machinery.•Ensure that personal items of equipment (electrical or mechanical) are not brought into the school without prior authorization.•Regularly check their classrooms for potential hazards and report any observed to the Facilities Manager.•Report all accidents, defects and dangerous occurrences to their Head of Department in the first instance. Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection: Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks

Admin Assistant - Early Years

Safeguarding StatementTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.About UsRaha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.Under the direction of the School Science Department, the School Science Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology and physics labs in both junior and senior science classes. We are seeking a Learning Assistant, in the lab who will be vigilant in monitoring student safety and be prepared to address safety emergencies including the clean-up of hazardous spills of materials, such as mercury and acids and baseshttps://www.instagram.com/risabudhabikcc/Key Accountabilities: Act as the first point of contact, managing visitors , and enquiries professionally   Respond to telephone/email enquiries from parents and public    Oversee daily attendance, records, and student sign-in/out in line with safeguarding procedures   Assist the head of EY, support with daily tasks as requested.   Assist with all administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, etc.    Assist in locating students when reported “missing” from class    Understand data protection and confidentiality    Work to deadlines in a calm and confident manner when under pressure    Assist with school events such as Parent Open Days and School Performances.    Liaise with parents and maintain accurate ECA registers and attendance records   Carry out any such task as shall be  deemed necessary to the smooth running of the school.     Perform any other duty upon request    

Teacher of Mathematics - Secondary - January 2027

Safeguarding StatementTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks Job overviewDubai British School Jumeirah Park are currently recruiting for a highly qualified and experienced Mathematics Teacher.This is a rare opportunity to join the multi-award-winning team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, an outstanding and highly respected British international school in the heart of Dubai.We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Teacher of Mathematics who combines deep subject knowledge with the skill and ambition to deliver exceptional examination results and outstanding student outcomes. A proven record of success at Key Stages 4 and 5 is essential, along with a passion for engaging every learner through high-quality, inclusive teaching.At DBSJP, professional dialogue, innovation, and shared ambition drive everything we do. Guided by our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve, ” you’ll join a community that values excellence, professional growth, and wellbeing - all within a premium, state-of-the-art school environment. Our schoolDubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) is a multi-award-winning, outstanding British international school, educating over 2100 students aged 3 to 18. Recognised as Outstanding by both BSO and KHDA, DBSJP is not just a school of exceptional academic results, but a thriving, inclusive community where students are inspired to flourish in every aspect of their lives. Our students consistently achieve outstanding A-level results and go on to study at leading universities across the globe, yet the school is equally proud of nurturing each individual’s unique talents, passions, and creativity.  DBSJP has been recognised as the Best School in the UAE for Performing Arts and for Staff Wellbeing and was a Best School in the World finalist for Community Collaboration, reflecting a culture that values excellence, care, and connection equally. We are also the first school in the UAE to achieve Centre of Excellence status with IQM, demonstrating our pioneering commitment to inclusion and innovation. Every initiative, every classroom, every programme is guided by our vision: “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve”. At DBSJP, high achievement goes hand-in-hand with curiosity, creativity, resilience, and wellbeing, creating a community where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally - and are prepared to make a positive impact on the world. Our curriculumDBSJP follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive and varied extra-curricular activities programme.