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 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.
• 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 GCSE Physical Education (essential).
• Ability to teach A Level Physical Education (desirable).
• The ability to competently teach swimming (qualifications desirable).
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.
• Teachers with secure knowledge of the National Physical Educational Curriculum and comprehensive, expert knowledge of GCSE Physical Education curriculum.
• Professionals prepared to teach all or part of the A Level Physical Education Qualification.
• Knowledge and ability to coach sport(s) to a high level.
• Teachers with the capability to teach curricular swimming.
• The ability to be open and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and clear communication with parents and team members.
• A natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the school's Professional Learning Community.
• Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant to complement the schools 'Apple Distinguished School' status.
• A professional who works positively collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.
• Comfortable in teaching upper Key Stage 2 when required.

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