Btec Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Aquila School Full time

**Description**
- Be qualified to teach in the UK (Hold QTS)
- Have taught in the UK or a British School Overseas
- 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.

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’. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

Lead and coordinate BTECs at KS4 and KS5 and prepare the school for IBCP accreditation for first teaching from 2024 and then lead IBCP going forward.

As the lead for professional and vocational learning, the post-holder will also lead on the following areas:

- Our CEIAG ‘futures’ programme (apprenticeships and careers) and IB PPS
- Work experience and IB Service Learning
- Volunteering and charitable causes/activities, including the ISP Street Child initiative.

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, 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 ‘real learning’
- 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 CAS 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 performance management process of self and others

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school

To be line managed by the Head of Secondary
Hours of work
- 7.25am-4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7:25am-12:00noon on Fridays
Occasional evening and weekend work is expected with this role in the lead up to performances and competitions
Holidays
- as per the school KHDA approved calendar

**Person Specification**

**Essential**
- Excellent English speaker
- Unceasingly optimistic and a ‘can do’ attitude - calm kind and professional with all members if the school community
- At least five years’ experience of teaching
- Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management

**Desirable**
- Experience of BTEC Level 2 and/or Level 3
- Working knowledge of Google for Education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- A proven track record of securing excellent outcomes at IGCSE and beyond

**About the International Schools Partnership**

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 60 schools delivering multiple cur



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