Teacher - Grade Leader Elementary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate must have a secure knowledge of teaching and learning
and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and
plug gaps in learning. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate
leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels.

The successful candidate will be able to model outstanding planning and
teaching and learning strategies, with an understanding of priorities to move
a grade group forward. The successful candidate will be willing to coach and
motivate others when support is needed and be able to work collaboratively in
a team.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values
(Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Respect and Collaboration) and possess a
genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES
To lead and manage a team of homeroom teachers and classroom assistants,
monitoring, developing and assessing their roles, and supporting their
professional development
To lead the development and monitoring of school policies within their Grade
Group e.g. Homework, Behaviour, Attendance
To lead and manage effective and professional Grade Group team meetings,
distributing agendas and minutes as per school policy
To work with grade group teachers to deliver pastoral topics within the team;
to monitor the teaching and learning and impact of the programme
To provide induction and training for any staff new to the team
To develop proactively your Grade Group’s high standards of learning,
attitude, uniform, attendance, well-being, punctuality, citizenship and
responsibility
To oversee Parent Teacher Consultations for your Grade Group with the aim of
maximising attendance
To take an active role in organising Awards Assemblies for your Grade Group
To attend scheduled Grade Group Leader meetings with your line manager.

Student progress

To monitor and review throughout the year the academic progress of your Grade
Group, and of individual students; to support staff establishing intervention
strategies
To liaise with the SLT on matters of student progress – to include academic,
personal and social issues
Monitor attendance and punctuality within your grade team and take steps to
improve both in line with school targets
To undertake Quality Assurance of the reporting processes used with your Grade
Group

Student Guidance and Support

To set a positive tone of high expectation in your cohort, encouraging maximum
involvement in the extra- curricular opportunities available
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or Bachelor in relevant major and PGCE or equivalent Teaching Qualification.
  Minimum Experience

‎5-years’ experience of which ‎3 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds
standards and expectations as evidenced by Performance Appraisal.
To have the required level in English language to deliver the curriculum of
the school and determined by the relevant authority in UAE.
Previous experience of working in US Curriculum will be an advantage.