Maternity Cover Term 1: Secondary Teacher of Science at

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Safa Community School Full time
POST: Maternity Cover Term 1 Secondary Teacher of Science at Safa Community School, Dubai

We were rated 'Outstanding' by KHDA and BSO and won the Happiest School in the UAE in 2023. In 2019, our school was honoured with the title of 'Best New School in the UAE; in 2021, we were not only shortlisted as a finalist for 'Most Loved' and 'Happiest' but also secured the award for 'Best Value Added' among schools in the UAE for the academic year.

We are proud to maintain one of the highest staff retention rates in Dubai and are recognised as one of the top 15 schools in the UAE, according to the survey.

Safa Community School is an all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,400 on roll. We pride ourselves on our high standards across all aspects of school life. This includes high academic progress and a wide variety of extra-curricular success

Currently, we are in search of a dynamic and passionate Secondary Teacher of Science for maternity cover in Term 1, this may lead to a permanent position. The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the age and ability range, GCSE and A-Level. This is an exhilarating juncture to become a part of the SCS team.

The school has proven GCSE and A-Levels results over the past five years. The school's GCSE Value Added is +1.8 grades per child. A brief summary of the school's performance is listed below:

English +2.2 grades per child

Mathematics +1.6 grades per child

Science +1.6 grades per child

General Professional Responsibilities

The professional duties of a teacher shall be deemed to include the following duties:

Teaching, including planning and preparing courses and lessons, setting and marking of work and assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment in line with the school's expectations and policy. Using data to inform classroom teaching, monitoring and tracking student progress and putting in place timely interventions. Preparing students for public examinations, assessing students for the purposes of such examinations, recording and reporting such assessments and attending meetings connected with the conduct of public examinations. Communicating and consulting with the parents of students, including the writing of reports. Attendance at Parents' Evenings and Open Evenings. Maintaining good order and discipline among the students he/she is teaching. Participating in departmental meetings and Open Evenings. Working as a member of a team in the shaping of departmental policy and practice, the introduction of curricular initiatives, the preparation and development of programmes of study and methods of teaching and assessment. Participating in administrative and organisational tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the department. Keeping up to date with curriculum innovation, participating in arrangements for CPD, contributing to his/her own professional development. Working collaboratively with support teachers in the classroom. Taking responsibility for the monitoring and support of a beginning teacher taking his/her class, if appropriate. Setting work for his/her classes where absence is known in advance and setting work for absent colleagues where required. Taking responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or curriculum innovation or project. Carrying out other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Department. Familiarising themselves with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE. Being supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.Candidate Profile It is a requirement that the successful candidate: Will hold relevant qualifications.Have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, especially at GCSE and A-Levels.Most importantly should be enthusiastic about the subject and be able to convey this to students. Have an understanding of assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.Be an outstanding teacher with the ability to demonstrate outstanding practice and progress of students. Works effectively as part of a team. Actively keeps up to date with the developments in their subject. Has a willingness to develop as a professional, taking opportunities to train further within the department, or outside to progress in their career.Note: This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification and amendment.Application Process Closing date for applications is Friday, 31st May 2024 at 10h00 UAE time.

Dear Candidate

The application process is:

All applications must be submitted on the TES Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.Submit a full resume / CV. Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages. Provide at least three referees' names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer. The closing date for all applications is Friday, 31st May 2024 at 10h00 UAE time. However, applications will be processed as received, and initial interviews will be arranged for successful candidates as applications are received. Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.A demonstration lesson will be required.Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.

Important Note:

Safa Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.



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