Primary teachers

Description
We are looking for primary teachers to join our growing school for next
academic year.
You must-
* Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
* Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland
* 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.
If this applies to you - please read on...
The Aquila School opened in September ‎2018, initially with only primary
children, growing to become a mixed ‎3-‎18 through school in future years. The
school is located in a residential area of Dubailand and focuses on providing
children with amazing learning. We have grown very quickly and expect to have
around ‎1300 pupils from FS1 to Y11 in the coming school year.
Children and families love our school due to our focus on amazing learning and
developing a sense of community and school connectedness. Teachers enjoy
working here because they are genuinely empowered to teach the children what
they need to learn right now.
The Aquila School is the first new build school designed and managed by The
International Schools Partnerships (ISP) a comparatively new and rapidly
growing organisation with schools in Europe, the Middle East, Mexico and the
USA.
The role - Job description for teacher
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'
Key qualities and skills:
* To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre (an on-site centre for children with SPLD), makes as much progress as possible
* To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
* To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive
Core purposes:
* To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through relevant and engaging learning experiences
* To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
* To have a positive impact on the work of the school
Key duties for all teachers include:
* To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
* 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
* To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
* To lead extra-curricular activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
* To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
* 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.
* To actively participate in the professional development process of self and others
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.
To be line managed by the Head of Primary
Hours of work- ‎7.25am-‎4.15pm Monday to Thursday and ‎7.25am- 12pm Friday plus
occasional evening and weekend work
Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar
Person Specification:
Essential

Desirable

UK/Irish Qualified teacher status
Experience of teaching in the UK/Ireland
Ability to use initiative, be flexible, fun, resiliant proactive and positive
Ability to plan lessons which enable children to be independent, active
learners and make as much progress as possible
Willingness to work above and beyond to contribute to the development of a
learning community
Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships with all
members of the school community
Experience working in a range of key stages

Experience working in an international school

Evidence of continuing professional development beyond that provided in school

To get a flavour of our school please visit our website and follow us on
social media.
Benefits-
* A generous tax free salary
* End of service gratuity
Staff on our sponsorship will also be eligible to receive: -
* Housing allowance OR school accommodation
* Health care for employee and up to ‎2 dependent children (if you sponsor them)
* Annual flight allowance for employee
* Two free places for children to attend The Aquila School under the assumption the school can meet their needs
Staff under our sponsorship not currently in the UAE receive the above and-
* Flight into the UAE at start of contract and back to home country at end of contract
Benefit eligibility is dependent on family status at the time of joining and
will require verification.
How to apply
Interested applicants should ensure they meet the person specification. The
closing date for this role is 23rd December with initial interviews taking
place in early January.
About the International Schools Partnership Group
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 over ‎46 schools
delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations
with around ‎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:
* Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze
* Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful
* Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.
* Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we are.