Secondary I&S Teacher

The Taaleem Teacher’s role is to inspire students through excellent teaching, creativity, innovation, compassion, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Teachers are responsible for creating a positive learning environment that supports students’ academic, personal, and social development while reflecting Taaleem’s values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that meets the individual needs, abilities, and learning styles of all students.
• Inspire, motivate, and challenge students to achieve their highest potential.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons and curriculum activities.
• Use effective teaching strategies, technology, and assessment methods to enhance learning.
• Assess, record, and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Promote independent learning, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage student behaviour fairly and consistently in line with school policies.
• Support students’ academic, moral, cultural, physical, and personal development.
• Communicate professionally with parents and stakeholders regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to school improvement, extracurricular activities, and community events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and share best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold academic honesty.

Professional Development & Curriculum Responsibilities:

• Continuously improve teaching methods and subject knowledge.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and embed UAE heritage and culture into learning.

Taaleem Professional Teacher Standards:

Teachers must:

• Put students’ education and wellbeing first.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, integrity, professionalism, and conduct.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the wider community.
• Set high expectations and create a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective lesson planning.
• Adapt teaching to support diverse learners, including students with additional needs, high ability students, and English language learners.
• Use assessment data to monitor progress and improve learning outcomes.
• Manage behaviour effectively and promote positive attitudes.
• Take responsibility for their own professional growth.

Personal and Professional Conduct:

Teachers are expected to:

• Act with honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Safeguard students’ wellbeing and dignity.
• Respect UAE values, culture, and regulations.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students.
• Follow Taaleem and school policies, including attendance, punctuality, dress code, and professional behaviour.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject area.
• Recognised Teaching Qualification/License.
• Minimum 2 years’ teaching experience in a recognised school or international school environment preferred.
• Experience working with DSIB, OFSTED, or similar inspection authorities preferred.
• Experience in an international school setting is desirable.

Professional Competencies

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with successful teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of current educational research and developments.
• Awareness of UAE educational practices and requirements preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students and colleagues.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present to different audiences.
• Ability to adapt, manage change, and work effectively under pressure.

Personal Attributes & Values

• Student-focused and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all learners.
• Passionate about international education and working with young people.
• Reflective, knowledgeable, curious, and committed to continuous learning.
• Caring, open-minded, culturally sensitive, and internationally minded.
• Solutions-focused, innovative, and creative.
• Strategic thinker who can support and deliver positive change.
• Strong sense of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
• Resilient, flexible, and comfortable with complexity and uncertainty.
• Collaborative team player who believes leadership is about serving others.
• Humble, conscientious, resourceful, and motivated by challenges.
• Maintains a positive attitude and sense of humour.
• Prioritises the needs of students and the school community.