Islamic Studies Teacher - Aldar Education

Aldar Education are currently seeking Islamic Studies Teachers to support
our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Due to planned
current and future expansion we are looking to add supporting our British, US
and IB curricula network of schools.
Job Purpose:
To be able to teach in an inspiring, and inclusive way, enabling independence,
so that every child makes as much progress as possible; to develop positive
working relationships with all members of the school and wider community; and
to provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved
standards of learning and achievement for all students.
Responsibilities:
Main Duties:
To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the
best possible outcomes.
Roles and responsibilities include:
* Teamwork and collaboration
* To be a good communicator at all levels.
* Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
* Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
* Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
* Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
* Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children 's development.
* Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK'/US' best practice.
* Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in CPD.
Specific Duties:
* Teaching and learning:
* Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
* Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
* Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
* Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
* Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments.
* Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
* Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
* Delivering high quality lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement.
* Experience of delivering Hybrid / Distance Learning / Face to Face lessons.
* Making effective use of learning technologies to enhance learning and progress.
Assessment and data:
* Demonstrating consistently and effectively use information about prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations/targets for pupils and monitor their progress to give clear and constructive feedback.
* Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
* Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student 's development using Target Tracker.
* Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
* Marking students work in accordance to the school marking policy and set targets for progress in accordance with the outcomes and providing feedback of students' progress as required to facilitate positive students development and academic progress.
* Providing feedback to parents and careers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
Behaviour management and duties:
* Follow the school 's behaviour policy.
* Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
* Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioural policy.
* Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
* Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
* Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.
Wider professional responsibilities:
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* Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
* Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student 's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
* Run a weekly ECA each term.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor 's Degree in Islamic Studies with PGCE or other teacher qualification
Minimum Experience:
* Minimum ‎2 years Teaching experience
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
* Previous experience working with students whom Arabic is not their first language
* Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
* A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
* Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
* Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, age and ethnic background
* A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
* A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
* The incumbent requires to reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right
to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity
employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also
mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in
their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police
clearance.

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