Prep School Class Teacher

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PREP SCHOOL CLASS TEACHER

**Brighton College Abu Dhabi wishes to recruit an outstanding Prep School**
**Class Teacher.**

Brighton College Abu Dhabi, a sister
school of Brighton College UK is a leading
Independent-style British International
School located in the United Arab
Emirates. Founded in 2011 at a prime
location on Abu Dhabi Island on a
purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus,
the College is heavily over-subscribed and
was rated outstanding in all six categories
at the most recent ADEK inspection
(2018). The full report is available on the
website.

The school is a member of IAPS, COBIS
and BSME and the Head Mistress is an international member of HMC.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi benefits from a strong partnership with Brighton
College, the UK’s top co-educational independent school, and with Brighton College
Al Ain, Brighton College Dubai, Brighton College Bangkok and as of this year,
Brighton College Singapore. The Brighton family of schools currently educates more
than 5,000 pupils.

A key component of Brighton’s internationalism is the importance it places upon
ensuring that its sister schools are authentically interpreting its values and ethos.
Each school combines academic excellence with a wealth of co-curricular
opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual needs and
enthusiasms of every child. All pupils in the Brighton family of schools are valued
for their own sake and encouraged to develop their talents to the full, in a
community where there are no stereotypes and every achievement, however small,
is noticed.

Brighton’s success is built upon recruiting genuinely inspirational teachers who can
environment in which children are able to explore their interests, develop their
existing talents and acquire new ones.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and hardworking team with the
united goal of ensuring that every child reaches their potential both academically
and socially, by pushing boundaries and broadening horizons. Our positioning as
one of the leading academic schools in the Middle East, is testament to the
dedication and hard work of our Common Room.

Packages are amongst the best globally with an excellent basic salary and
comprehensive benefits. We also offer exceptional levels of financial support for
Continuing Professional Development.

The position of **Prep School Class Teacher **is central to the education of children in
the Prep School. This is a demanding and varied role where you need to have a
genuine love of working with children and a strong desire and commitment to ignite
their curiosity and inspire them to greatness.

Are you able to demonstrate a clear passion for teaching and learning and high
levels of professionalism in all that you do? Are you a pro-active team player
- positive, flexible and calm under pressure when working in a busy school
environment? Do you ensure that the needs of the children are always your main
consideration? If so, we would love to hear from you

**PERSON SPECIFICATION **

Essential qualities will include the ability to work collaboratively and to

present to parents, pupils and colleagues a warm, engaging and
approachable personality 

another related field with an educational qualification for a specific stage.
Qualifications must be from a recognised academic institution. 

A distinguished record of teaching 
A strong record of professional development 

at least 2 years’ experience

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Responsible for: The position of Prep School Class Teacher is central to the education of
children in Upper Primary (Key Stage 2) in the Prep School. This is a
demanding and varied role where you need to have a genuine love of
working with children and a strong desire and commitment to ignite their
curiosity and inspire them to greatness.

Consulting with: All staff

Reporting to: Head of Year

**RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION**
- To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United

Arab Emirates
- To teach a maximum of an 80% teaching timetable, carry out duties, cover

for absent colleagues and actively support the Co-Curricular Programme
leading a minimum of two activities per week
**Teaching and Learning**
- To teach creative, engaging and outstanding lessons, according to the

educational needs and interests of all the children in your care
- To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through

enthusiastic and personalised teaching, with challenge and depth, rigorous
record keeping and follow up
- To be aware of and comply with all the College academic policies
- To develop and share planning and resources
- To assist with covering colleagues as required
- To attend all meetings and INSET as required
- To prepare, invigilate and assess internal and external tests and

examinations

**Pastoral ** To work within a Year group and House team as a Class Teacher** ** To show an active interest in each child’s personal and do