PE 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 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.

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.

Homeroom 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 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.

Inclusion 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 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 outcomesBe aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on theseGuide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needsDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teachingEncourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and studyDemonstrate 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.

MFL 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 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.

ASA Coordinator

Safeguarding StatementTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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.  All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant  qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month.  Job Purpose To organise and manage the After School Activity Programmes in the Primary and Secondary schools. As a member of the Academic Administration Team, you will be responsible for the internal and external coordination and communication of the ASA programme, working with staff, parents and external agencies to support the smooth running of both.  Key Relationships: Senior Leadership Team, Teaching Staff, Operations Team, Administration Team, Parents, Students and External ASA providers.   Key Accountabilities • Sole responsibility for the coordination of the whole school ASA programme  • Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and the teaching staff to populate the ASA programme on a termly basis • Liaise with the Director of Sport to confirm squads on a termly basis • Liaise with external providers to populate the ASA programme on a termly basis, in conjunction with the Operations Manager • Liaise with the Marketing Department to ensure all ASA promotional material are kept up to date • Apply to the KHDA for ASA approvals on a termly basis • Use the school approved ASA sign-up system to input, manage and administer ASAs • Create and populate the ASA handbook for parents • Communicate all ASA information to parents and staff • Organise the student collection procedures and communicate to staff and parents • Be present at the start and end of the ASAs to ensure all children are registered and collected safely • Coordinate the end of day arrangements for all ASAs • Assist with arranging cover for absent teachers during ASAs • Create and distribute all signage needed for ASAs • Work with the Operations Manager to seek new ASA opportunities to keep ASA offering fresh 

Secondary Supply Teacher Opportunities - Academic Year 2026-2027

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.  Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.  Recruiting - Secondary Supply Teachers At DBSEH, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Outstanding Secondary Supply Teachers. Our teachers are always experienced in teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK; with additional experience in international setting considered as an advantage. Aside from experience,  personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you're able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate,  enthusiastic,  creative and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!  

IT Support

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 high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. Job Purpose   The major responsibility of the IT Manager is to provide complete desktop support to Taaleem Schools technology users. The IT Support exercise a combination of management, customer service and technical skills during the performance of duties. The primary focus of the role involves responding to technology problems providing effective technical assistance, support and advise to troubleshoot and diagnose hardware, software and other peripheral workstations problems.   Leadership and driving an experienced support team.   Key Relationships (external and internal): Operations Manager , CO IT Department, School Staff and other external bodies or outside agencies as required. Key Accountabilities: To provide direct, one on one support to quickly identify and resolve computer user problems. Investigates specific hardware, software, network, and associated problems; takes corrective actions to resolve such issues to restore service as quickly as possible. Manages and priorities support calls and tickets and responds in timely manner to requests. Maintains contacts with end users to ensure issues are resolved . Installs, tests,   modifies and maintains a full range of software, hardware, application products Updates records of maintenance or changes to assets to maintain accurate inventory lists. Monitor trends and the reoccurrence of computer user problems; troubleshoot and investigates the cause of system/application problem(s). Full spectrum of Directory Resource Administration (ADDS) activities such  as; creating/ terminating users/computers accounts, adding/removing users /groups membership and file permissions, file recoveries, application software installation and upgrades, troubleshooting communication tools (Outlook, Skype for Business). Managing iOS Devices and iOS Server. Managing IT Equipment including laptop trollies, IT labs, whole school facilities such as Auditorium, PD rooms, Boardrooms etc. Managing Budgets and creating solutions to IT challenges within the school. Driving the IT support team into delivering exceptional and  timely services.

School Driver

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 high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.   Job Purpose:  To drive a vehicle on a schedule over a designated route and ensure the safety and timely delivery of passengers.   Key Relationships (Internal and External): LLFPM and DSN staff as required. Key Accountabilities:   Drive Taaleem provided vehicle in a safe and professional manner   Pick up or drop the SLT  Deliver important documents to required destinations  Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipient  Perform preventative and regular maintenance on vehicle  Follow a schedule to ensure timely delivery  Chart out the best route possible in order to save time  Manage daily inspections on the vehicle  Maintain mileage logs  Present a professional image as a representative of Taaleem at all times  Drivers are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Taaleem Company Transportation Policy at all times 

EY/Primary Homeroom Teacher - Maternity Cover - August 2026

Safeguarding Statement 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. About Us Raha 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. https://www.instagram.com/risabudhabikcc/ 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. We seek an inspiring and passionate EY/Primary Homeroom Cover Teacher. If you are driven to innovate, excel in your field, and collaborate with talented educators in a truly international setting, Raha Khalifa City Campus could be the perfect place for you.   Qualifications • A bachelor’s degree in education or a Degree with PGCE/PGDE or QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification) in the relevant subject area • A minimum of 2 years teaching experience (preferred) • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus • Experience teaching the IB is desirable but not essential Why Join Us? At Raha Khalifa City Campus, you will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We offer: • A supportive, multicultural community of staff, students, and parents • A promotion and delivery in action of ethical leadership, across campus This is a maternity cover - temporary role Candidates must possess their own valid visas