Secondary UAE Social Studies Teacher

Primary Job Purpose:

The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, 
innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of 
students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum 
programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment 
and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young 
minds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.
• Inculcating byprecept andexample the highest regard for truth, justice, equality of 
opportunity, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engaging andmotivating students to achieve levels that are beyond their expectations and 
previous limits.
• Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse 
students and enable students to enjoy learning.

Teaching

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all
Student's individual educational needs.
• Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.
• 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

Curriculum Development

• Advise and co-operate with the Principal and other colleagues on the preparation and development of 
courses of study, teaching materials, teaching schemes, methods of teaching and assessment and 
pastoral arrangements.
• Take responsibility for specific subjects.
• To embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum

Taaleem Professional Teachers’ Standards:

Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest 
possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject 
knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive 
professional relationships; and work with parents and other stakeholders in the best interests


Part One: Teaching

A teacher must:
1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
2. Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.
3. Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions.
4. Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behavior which are expected of pupils.

Part Two: Personal and Professional Conduct

A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. 
The following statements define the behavior and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct 
throughout a teacher’s career.


OSH Roles and Responsibilities include:
• Bring up OSH concerns to the attention of his direct Supervisor or OSH department.
• Exercise effective supervision of their pupils and to know the procedures in respect of fire, first aid 
and other emergencies, and to carry them out.
• Follow the OSH procedures applicable to their area of work.
• Give clear oral and written health and safety instructions and warnings to students as often as necessary.
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and guards where necessary.
• Make recommendations to their Heads of Department/School Principal on OSH equipment 
and on additions or necessary improvements to plant, tools, equipment, or machinery
 Ensure that personal items of equipment (electrical or mechanical) are not brought into the 
school without prior authorization.
• Regularly check their classrooms for potential hazards and report any observed to the Facilities Manager.
• Report all accidents, defects and dangerous occurrences to their Head of Department in the first instance
• Be vigilant in the work area, identify and report to their supervisors about 
imminent dangers / hazards / concerns to environment, health, and safety


Commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection:
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, 
identification, and police checks, including overseas checks

Person Specification:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in the Education of the subject, or bachelor’s degree in the subject (or a related 
subject) + Valid teaching license OR Diploma teaching qualification.

Experience:

A minimum of teaching experience in the subject.