Arcadia - Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront.

The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promises a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace.

It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• To ensure the curriculum is delivered in an exciting and challenging way and meets the needs of individual pupils.
• Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Comply with all Arcadia policies
• Assist teachers in the development of children's individual goals e.g. assist with planning
• Familiarise themselves with and work towards the child's IEP
• Set up and maintain appropriate learning environments
• Attend and participate in all required meetings
• Support and oversee the IEP writing process.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality where individual needs are concerned
• Encourage open communication between themselves and the class teachers
• Communicate professionally at all times with pupils, their families, outside agencies and all staff members
• Collaborate with the Head of Inclusion (and line manager if different) to ensure the above criteria is met
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or equivalent.
• Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent in Physical Education.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of teaching Physical Education.
• Experience of teaching EYFS and Key Stage One Physical Education curriculum.
• The ability to competently teach swimming (qualifications desirable).
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• To ensure the curriculum is delivered in a clear, exciting and challenging way that meets the needs of individual pupils.
• To have responsibility and accountability for standards, expectations, planning for and assessment for timetabled classes.
• Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• To be a positive team member, share and work collaboratively for the benefit of teaching and learning within the Physical Education team and the school as a whole.
• To foster the development of a positive and supportive ethos for academic progress and social development.
• To contribute to and participate in school events.
• To demonstrate a clear appreciation of the importance of parents, children, staff and governors as key stakeholders.
• To uphold and demonstrate the 'Arcadia Values' in all dealings with children, parents, governors, other staff and visitors to the school and when visiting other schools.
• To display a high standard of professional behaviour and integrity at all times, adhering to the line management structure whilst contributing to professional teams.
• To actively support the aims and endeavours of The Arcadia School.
• To be fully aware of the UAE National Agenda Targets for education and the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau framework.
• To have a sound working knowledge of the National Primary Curriculum for England and current matters pertaining to pedagogy.
• To proactively support and contribute to initiatives and curriculum enhancements.
• To work within agreed timeframes and deadlines.
• Manage a wide range of teams in fixtures across the working week and during weekends / holidays as required.
• Ensure fair team selection, promoting good sporting behaviour and conduct.
• Contribute to the social media accounts and liaise with the marketing department to celebrate success.

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