Head of Maths - August 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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.Job Purpose:Responsible to the Head of Secondary and ultimately the Principal for the management and leadership of the teaching staff and delivery of the academic programme in the relevant department. This encompasses quality assurance, raising standards and tracking each teacher’s planning and delivery of the curriculum.Key Relationships (Internal and External):Head of School, Principal, Teachers, Students, Parents, Senior Leadership Team.Key Accountabilities:- Plan, implement and review the curriculum within the framework of the school's communicated aims and objectives.- Oversee teaching within the department through the preparation of schemes of work.- Responsible for the planning, administration and monitoring of curriculum delivery.- Monitor data in the department, using it to develop action plans for the improvement of student outcomes (progress, attainment and learning skills).- Ensure that students' work is regularly assessed, their achievements recorded and that the department standardises assessment tasks.- Manage the ordering, storage and use of materials, equipment, books, etc. and to account for spending within any allocated budget.- Oversee the work of teaching (and if appropriate non-teaching) staff assigned to the department and to advise and assist the Principal in matters of staff appointments and staff review and development.- Ensure the department develops and adheres to set assessment schedule within the framework of the assessment calendar.- Attend Heads of Department meetings.- Chair departmental team meetings and ensure that accurate minutes are taken and communicated to relevant parties .- Liaise closely with the timetabler with regard to allocation of curriculum time to the department and to the appropriate assignment of staff.- To ensure that the department's teaching area presents a stimulating environment.- To supervise the use and care of all teaching spaces assigned to the department including adherence to relevant health and safety regulations.- To ensure that all department members use assigned school management software to develop their curriculum and record assessments.- Plan and run INSET for the members of the department .- Support the induction of all new colleagues into the department.- Evaluate the performance of members of the department in accordance with the Appraisal Policy.- Plan the routines of the department team and students by providing an annual submission for the timetable; allocating staff to appropriate courses, setting arrangements; organising a staff responsibility structure; allocating teaching rooms; organising teaching groups at the start of the year; monitoring them throughout the year; establishing termly essay/task schedules for students where appropriate.- Maintain and update department policies and review them regularly; to ensure that school expectations with regards to preparation, marking and data analysis are met within the department and to track the progress of pupils and be aware of performance relative to ability.- Request any necessary appointments of staff into the department and to participate in the interview and appointment process if required by the Principal.- Work with department staff to assess the work of the department on a regular basis by, for example, the observation of lessons and the monitoring of marking and assessment.Standards- To lead by example when it comes to outstanding teaching.- You are expected to keep abreast of curriculum developments and best practice in teaching in international schools .- To ensure that all the students receive the best possible preparation for internal and external assessments.Each HOD will develop a SMART action plan for their department, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. HODs are expected to provide evidence of, or action plans, designed to achieve the standards outlined by the Regulator and any applicable Inspection and Accreditation Bodies.HODs will provide evidence, both qualitative and quantitative, that evaluates the relevant sections of any inspection or accreditation frameworks applicable to their department.

Music Teacher - January Start

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 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 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.

Primary Learning Assistant - Immediate

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.Job Purpose:To assist in providing an engaging, inclusive learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the Class Teacher.Key Relationships (Internal and External):Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the School Senior Leadership TeamKey Accountabilities:To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time, e.g. photocopy, file or complete records.To prepare and store general resources required.To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessments and IEPs.To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you follow school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.

Secondary French Teacher

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 Summary:We are looking for a dedicated French Teacher to join our school. Spanish as an additional language is highly desirable. Job Responsibility:- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for teaching French to students.- Lead and manage the MFL department, including supervising and guiding other  language teachers.- Coordinate with the departments to ensure a cohesive approach to language teaching.- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to improve their language skills.- Organize cultural events and activities to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of MFL and various cultures.Candidate Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in French language is essential. Teaching qualification essential- Proven experience as a French Teacher, as well as in a leadership or head of department role.- Strong understanding of language teaching methodologies and curriculum development.- Excellent communication and organizational skills.- Fluency in French language.- Ability to inspire and motivate both students and fellow teachers

Primary Homeroom Teacher - Jan 2027

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.Summary:We are looking for a Primary Homeroom Teacher to join our team in January 2027. The primary homeroom teacher will be responsible for creating a positive and engaging learning environment for young students. Leadership roles may be available for the right candidate, based on performance and experience.Job Responsibility:- Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging instruction to students in various subjects.- Monitor and assess student progress to provide feedback and support their academic development.- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe and motivated to learn.- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to share student progress and address any concerns.- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay up-to-date with best practices in education.Candidate Requirements:- Bachelor's degree and/or PGCE in a related field.- Teaching qualification essential.- Previous experience working with primary school students.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.- Passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential. 

Head of Maths - August 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 references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.Job Purpose:Responsible to the Head of Secondary and ultimately the Principal for the management and leadership of the teaching staff and delivery of the academic programme in the relevant department. This encompasses quality assurance, raising standards and tracking each teacher’s planning and delivery of the curriculum.Key Relationships (Internal and External):Head of School, Principal, Teachers, Students, Parents, Senior Leadership Team.Key Accountabilities:- Plan, implement and review the curriculum within the framework of the school's communicated aims and objectives.- Oversee teaching within the department through the preparation of schemes of work.- Responsible for the planning, administration and monitoring of curriculum delivery.- Monitor data in the department, using it to develop action plans for the improvement of student outcomes (progress, attainment and learning skills).- Ensure that students' work is regularly assessed, their achievements recorded and that the department standardises assessment tasks.- Manage the ordering, storage and use of materials, equipment, books, etc. and to account for spending within any allocated budget.- Oversee the work of teaching (and if appropriate non-teaching) staff assigned to the department and to advise and assist the Principal in matters of staff appointments and staff review and development.- Ensure the department develops and adheres to set assessment schedule within the framework of the assessment calendar.- Attend Heads of Department meetings.- Chair departmental team meetings and ensure that accurate minutes are taken and communicated to relevant parties .- Liaise closely with the timetabler with regard to allocation of curriculum time to the department and to the appropriate assignment of staff.- To ensure that the department's teaching area presents a stimulating environment.- To supervise the use and care of all teaching spaces assigned to the department including adherence to relevant health and safety regulations.- To ensure that all department members use assigned school management software to develop their curriculum and record assessments.- Plan and run INSET for the members of the department .- Support the induction of all new colleagues into the department.- Evaluate the performance of members of the department in accordance with the Appraisal Policy.- Plan the routines of the department team and students by providing an annual submission for the timetable; allocating staff to appropriate courses, setting arrangements; organising a staff responsibility structure; allocating teaching rooms; organising teaching groups at the start of the year; monitoring them throughout the year; establishing termly essay/task schedules for students where appropriate.- Maintain and update department policies and review them regularly; to ensure that school expectations with regards to preparation, marking and data analysis are met within the department and to track the progress of pupils and be aware of performance relative to ability.- Request any necessary appointments of staff into the department and to participate in the interview and appointment process if required by the Principal.- Work with department staff to assess the work of the department on a regular basis by, for example, the observation of lessons and the monitoring of marking and assessment.Standards- To lead by example when it comes to outstanding teaching.- You are expected to keep abreast of curriculum developments and best practice in teaching in international schools .- To ensure that all the students receive the best possible preparation for internal and external assessments.Each HOD will develop a SMART action plan for their department, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. HODs are expected to provide evidence of, or action plans, designed to achieve the standards outlined by the Regulator and any applicable Inspection and Accreditation Bodies.HODs will provide evidence, both qualitative and quantitative, that evaluates the relevant sections of any inspection or accreditation frameworks applicable to their department.

Maths Teacher - 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 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.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.

Design and Technology Teacher - Secondary - August 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 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 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.

DP Coordinator - August 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 Purpose:The DP Coordinator is a member of the pedagogical leadership team which has the overarching responsibility for ensuring that the teaching and learning will be enriched in line with the philosophical and implementation requirements of the program. The DP Coordinator has a pivotal role in the collaborative planning process, taking responsibility for ensuring that pedagogical aspects are discussed, information is disseminated and the program is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively.Key Relationships (Internal and External)Head of Secondary, IB Coordinators, IBAEM Regional Office, Senior Leadership Team, Department Heads, Secondary Teachers and Learning AssistantsKey Accountabilities:Recruitment and Selection of Students- Support the Admissions Department to prepare promotional material- Arrange information meetings, in liaison with the marketing department for parents and prospective students- Advise students and the parents of prospective studentsCommunication with Subject Teachers and/or Heads of Departments- Issue copies of the Diploma Programme Coordinator Notes and Diploma Programme General Regulations- Issue sections of the Handbook of Procedures- Work collaboratively with the school’s careers/guidance counsellor to support student’s selections for post-secondary- Monitor and acting on professional development needs- Agree a timetable of internal school deadlines in consultation with the Subject Leaders and Head of Secondary- Collaborate with students to devise an honor code for students- Advise on ways to promote and monitor academic honesty among students- Monitor the construction and delivery of the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) programme, CAS and the Extended Essay- Ensure that Group 1 and Group 2 oral examinations are conducted in line with IB requirements in case the school offers IBCP, the DPC is the CPCs line manager when it comes to the DP courses attended by CP studentsCommunication with Teaching Staff- Inform teachers of professional development opportunities and making necessary arrangements- Communicate curriculum developments and administrative changes to teachers- Orient new teachers and informing them about the Diploma Programme- Advise teachers about internal assessment requirements- Establish an overall view of the content and delivery of each subject to ensure students are well prepared for course work and examinations- Monitor the delivery of the programme to ensure assessment deadlines will be met- Monitor the receipt of internal assessment forms and candidates’ work for submission to examiners- Organize and chairing meetings for IB teachers- Consult with teachers about IB teaching standards and practicesCommunication with Students- Advise students on subject selections in liaison with the MYP coordinator- Inform students about the IB Diploma Programme General Regulations- Devising a course of instruction on how to achieve academic honesty, overseeing that the DP core is planned, taught and assessed in line with the IB rules and regulations- Require students to agree and sign an honor code-for example, submit only work that is authentic- Support, encourage and counseling anxious students in cooperation with the school’s counselor- Inform students about internal school deadlines for the receipt of examination material- Ensure records are accurate and kept up-to-date when candidates change subjects- Support students with university applications and follow through with IB procedures for sending results to universities- Act as an advocate for student concernsCreativity, Action, Service (CAS)- Support the CAS coordinator to:o Help candidates design a CAS programmeo Plan group activities with candidateso Contact external supervisors and organizationso Maintain recordso Inform the regional office of any students who do not complete their CAS programmeCommunication with Parents- Inform parents about the Diploma Programme, its regulations and the importance of complying with IB deadlines- Enlist parental support for achieving academic honesty- Obtain information about students with special educational needs- Help parents understand the demands of the Diploma Programme- Inform parents of students’ work and CAS requirements and the DP Core requirements (CAS, ToK and EE)- Enlist the support of volunteers to help with activities like CAS and field studiesCommunication with Organisations outside the School- Liaise with offices of the IB, such as IBCA and the regional office, and sub-regional organizations- Support the Careers and University counselor to:- Liaise with universities and colleges with College Counseling Offices, as neededExtended Essays- Support the Extended Essay Coordinator to:o Inform supervisors and students about the extended essay requirements, the guidelines and assessment criteriao Identify teaching staff with suitable qualifications and experience to act as supervisorso Ensure potential supervisors are familiar with the extended essay requirement and how it contributes to the Diploma Programmeo Ensure that students do not change their subject and/or response language for an extended essay after the registrations have been submittedo Enforce internal school deadlineso Ensure that students meet with their supervisor on a regular basiso Ensure the timely mailing of extended essays to examiners.Examinations- Organize mock/trial written and oral examinations for students and invigilators- Maintain the security of examination papers- Inform students and invigilators about examination procedures and regulations- Provide students with individual examination schedules and the IB handout on the conduct of the examinations- Liaise with the SLT to establish and equip a suitable location for the examinations- Ensure that there is sufficient stationery for the examinations- Check requirements for calculators, data booklets, case studies and other authorized material for examinations- Establish an invigilation schedule and informing invigilators of the schedule- Ensure that all invigilators are aware of their responsibilities- Plan for the mailing of examination scripts to examiners within 24 hours after each examination, and being able to follow-up any packages that go astray- Encourage teachers to complete and submit form G2 after each examination for their subject- Submit CAS information to the regional officeAfter the Examinations- Ensure students receive their results- Counsel students (and their parents) about their results- Inform students about their opportunities for enquiries upon results and retaking subjects- Register six-month retake candidates by the due dates- Ensure that a responsible person is available to receive correspondence from IB offices well after the issue of results- Convey diplomas, diploma results and certificates to studentsLongitudinal ConcernsMaintain contact with graduatesInvite graduates to information meetings for parents and students to act as resource personsMaintain success records for use in recruitment and school promotional materialMaintain records of scholarships and university entrancePlan for the long-term improvement of the Diploma Programme within the schoolDeveloping and administering the budget for the Diploma ProgrammeSubmit a budget request to the school’s administrationMonitoring expenditure from the budgetInform the accountant to pay fees to the regional billing office when they are dueSupport heads of department in selecting, where required, suitable learning resourcesSubmit the necessary paperwork to enable the purchasing and distribution of IB publicationsDisplay international mindedness in all areas of work; strive to be a critical thinker, inquirer, effective communicator, principled, balanced, caring, risk-taker, open minded, knowledgeable and reflective individualDisplay respect for and interest in diverse cultures, languages and traditionsFulfill a range of duties and responsibilities, as required, to attend to the whole child and to ensure the smooth day to day running of the schoolAttend and contribute to staff briefings and also departmental and regular staff meetingsEnsure the school achieves its overall educational aims, mission and vision for learnersUnderstand the contents and value of all DP documents for implementing the program and promote their use Ensure that IB publications pertaining to the DP section of the school are available to all staff membersEstablish and maintain a record of completed IB Diploma Program planners, including the personal projectPublish the school’s Program of Inquiry (POI).Lead the process of developing or reviewing the school’s curriculum documents, including the program of inquiry and scope and sequence documents.Participate in the development of the DP/CIS applications, action planning, manage and monitor the plans and participate in the formulation of the school’s strategic development plan and other requirements of accrediting bodies.Lead the development and implementation of the school language policyLead the development and implementation of the school assessment policy, academic honesty policy and use of IT policy in cooperation with the other IB curriculum coordinators.Ensure that all teachers, the DP coordinator and the Principal are trained to implement the DPDevelop a professional development plan for the school (as part of the action plan) that promotes the attainment of goals listed in the action plan.Ensure that staff members are made aware of professional development opportunitiesEnsure that every new teacher and new Principal/administrator is informed about changes to documentation, news from the IB as it pertains to program implementationMake recommendations regarding professional development opportunities on and off campus in accordance with the schools budget, action plan and yearly goalsKeep a record of workshop attendance and school visits to ensure equality of opportunity to identify on-going needs, and to complete authorization and program evaluation forms.Assist teams or individuals in developing and documenting units of inquiry and individual student inquiriesSupport teachers responsible for, and the students involved in, the DP exhibition in the final year of the programLead the process of purchase of suitable resources to support the implementation of the program ensuring equitable purchases across the POIBe responsible for the establishment of an inventory of resources to facilitate efficient collaboration.Monitor and evaluate the effective use of educational resources and equipment to ensure that they support student learning and inquiryEnsure the pervasive influence of the DP on all aspects of the functioning of a cohesive school communityCommunicate regularly about the process of implementation and how all requirements of the IB concerning the implementation of the program are adhered toSet up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programRegularly conduct general sessions about the DP for the whole school community and for interest groups within the community, for example, parent information sessionsPublish articles pertaining to the program in the school newsletter and post on the school website.Circulate all relevant information received from the IB and ensure that teachers and other staff are kept up to date with current developments in the programPrepare and submit any documentation required for authorization and evaluation.Respond to requests for information from the IBProvide a liaison between the school and the IBProvide outreach to the wider DP community through OCC discussion forums, email and hosting visits from other schoolsPromote the use of the OCC with the school communityRecommend exemplary teachers to participate in curriculum development meetingsEnsure that school practices and curriculum development include the hallmarks of international-mindedness that are embedded in the IB learner profileOrganize the schedule to allow for a variety of on-going collaborative planning opportunities, involving the DP coordinator, the classroom teachers, all single-subject teachers, and the Principal/Director, as appropriateDemonstrate reflective leadership practice that values feedbackModel the constructivist approach, including inquiry, during meetings or workshops focusing on gaining a better understanding of the requirements of the programModel and promote the IB learner profile and the DP attitudesEncourage teachers to see themselves as researchers and support their inquiries into pedagogy as per the school’s professional goals requirementsEnsure that the curriculum promotes students making connections, thinking conceptually and critically, and reflecting on their own learningEnsure that teachers differentiate the teaching and learning opportunities for children with diagnosed special needsEnsure the balance between transdisciplinary and disciplinary learningEnsure and reinforce the cognitive value of the learning experiences planned for the units and for stand aloneMonitor the use of inquiry as a pedagogical approach through classroom visitsEnsure that the curriculum provides opportunities for student-initiated actionsEnsure that assessment, in the form of feedback, helps students to think about how they learn and to become more proficient and self-directed and is recorded in their portfolios.Ensure that summative assessment in a unit of inquiry is an effective way of assessing each student’s understanding of the central ideaEnsure that teachers communicate and help learners and parents understand the assessment criteriaEncourage the learning of everyone, students, staff and parents in a DP school community.Ensure that professional development resources will be linked, to some degree, to individual teacher performance appraisal.Organize peer lesson observations and engage in team teaching opportunities that reflect our commitment to providing effective teaching, learning and assessment.Where possible, organize an expert or coach to address a defined area for which there is a demonstrated need for development.Collect on-going evidence of the school’s implementation of DP standards and practices.

Careers Guidance Counsellor - August 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 Purpose:The core purpose of the Careers Counsellor is to provide high quality careers guidance through a wide range of experiences that help young people to progress, empower them to plan and manage their own futures and ensure a smooth progression for all students to Higher Education and/or employment.Key Relationships (Internal and External):Key Responsibilities:To provide expert advice on careers, options pathways and support organisations to meet the needs of our students.To prioritise support and guidance for students and parents at key transition points throughout the school year, initially supporting students up to Year 9, with plans to extend this provision to Year 13 as the school grows.To provide support and guidance throughout the options process, parent evenings (Years 9–13), examination results days and Higher Education evenings.To support students with the University application process, including coordination of personal statements, transcripts, references and online application systems.To work with the Examination Officer to ensure the smooth delivery of required external assessments for access to higher education and support students in the external assessment process.To coordinate and maintain detailed records on student applications, acceptances and destinations, feeding this information back to Senior Leaders to improve on the success of the programme.To establish meaningful contacts and build relationships with universities within the UAE and overseas.To lead the organisation, coordination and management of all education and career pathway events to include for example, university fairs, guest speakers etc.To interview students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups as appropriate to student/school needs and ensure students have a transition and action plan accordingly.To run small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers guidance.To encompass the Gatsby Benchmarks as the foundation for careers resources and programmes.To plan and contribute, where appropriate, to the delivery of careers education activities within the curriculum.To support the school’s work experience placement programme, and coordinate and manage extended work experience placements.To liaise and support on appropriate careers policy, priorities, contribute to careers schemes of work and resources for developing careers education and guidance.To organise and update the school careers library and appropriate career displays.To keep up to date with labour market information, legislation and professional and academic developments by visiting employers, training providers and attending training events run by educational and professional bodies.To support all internal and external inspections as required.