Learning Support Tutor: English as an additional language

Description

We are looking for a Learning Support Tutor (English as an additional
language) to join our growing school in August.

The ideal candidate will -

‎1. Be qualified in teaching English as an additional language

‎2. Hold a CELTA / DELTA / TEFL

‎3. Have taught in a British school (UK or overseas)

‎4. Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be - a happy
community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered
to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make
exceptional progress.

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are
safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to
'amazing learning'- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences
so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected
to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting
our vision - 'A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart
where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning
experiences and make exceptional progress'. Our focus is providing children
with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we
serve.

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and
satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ‎10
years' employment history.

Job description - Learning Support Tutor

Key qualities and skills:
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To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting
independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible
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To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the
school community
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To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive

Core purposes:
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To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and
equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through
'real learning'
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To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and
families
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To have a positive impact on the work of the school

Key duties for all teachers include:
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To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
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To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are
actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much
progress as possible
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To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as
appropriate
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To lead extra curricular activities, participating and leading staff training
and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
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To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
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To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters,
informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to
community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of
choice for our community.

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the
school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of
the school

To be line managed by the AHT (English) and Head of Secondary

Hours of work- ‎7.25am-‎4.15pm Monday to Thursday, ‎7.25am-‎12:00pm on Friday

Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar for teachers

Person Specification

Essential
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Excellent English speaker (Above IELTS ‎7.5)
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Unceasingly optimistic and a 'can do' attitude - calm kind and professional
with all members if the school community
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Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management

Desirable
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Experience of an international school
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Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems
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Evidence of continuing professional development

How to apply: Interested applicants can apply via Jobvite and include an
updated CV which includes a paragraph titled 'Why I am the right person for
this post.'

Please note - we reserve the right to appoint a candidate earlier than the
timeline given above.

About the International Schools Partnership

The Aquila School is owned by a London based company called International
Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a
growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools
around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local
area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues
and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and
commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing
group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Spain, Costa Rica, Chile,
the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, and Mexico educate children and
pupils from ‎2-‎18 years of age. We have now expanded to ‎51 schools delivering
multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with over
‎30,000 pupils and ‎5,000 staff located across the globe.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart
of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are
able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our
goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local
area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and
speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by
working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we
continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in
becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming
more pupils and staff to the group.

All our schools:
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Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze them.
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Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be
successful later.
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Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions,
cultures and languages.
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Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families,
wherever we are.