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Arabic Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role of Arabic Teacher is to share the responsibility for planning teaching and assessments of the subjects assigned that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire motivate and challenge pupils. The Arabic Teacher will be a suitably qualified educator with a proven capacity to lead and effectively deliver teaching and learning to a very high standard. They will be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible and as independently as possible. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school. They will require initiative be empathetic and proactive with a personable and positive character. The post holder will be required to have a positive impact on the work of the school e.g. through subject leadership and extracurricular activities.

About the School:

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on 3 core aims:

Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.

Purposeful engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.

We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.

Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development growth and retention. As a growing school we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact on the improvement and development of our school and as a result staff retention is high.

We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive hardworking team.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Arabic Teacher Key Responsibilities

The Arabic teacher will plan the teaching to achieve progression of learning through identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught through:

Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest

Setting clear targets building on prior progress and attainment

Identifying SEN/EAL pupils

Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace motivation and challenge

Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of program of study

Maintaining high standards of work and homework

Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content structure information and present information.

Use effective questioning listen carefully to pupils give attention to errors and misconceptions

Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library I.C.T. and other sources

Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught

Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support

Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning develop selfcontrol and independence concentrate and persevere and listen attentively

Involved in developing implementing and monitoring subject policy and to assist in the production of such documentation when required

Ensures that the childrens work is marked displayed and presented to a high standard in the classroom and throughout the school and are changed regularly

Consistently and diligently apply and uphold the rules of the school in order to maintain discipline dress code and to ensure the happiness safety and wellbeing of all pupils and community

Maintains with the rest of the staff high standards of conduct both in and out of the classroom acting in a way that is honest justifiable and in the best interests of the pupils

Maintains smart and professional standards of appearance with particular attention to and awareness of cultural sensitivities

Supports the School Improvement Plan in relation to the curriculum and the continuing improvement of student achievement

Monitoring Assessing Recording and Reporting

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of personal teaching to maintain high standards and ensure student progression

Evaluates own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

Participates in classroom observation of colleagues (peer observations) when required and participates in observations by peers

Submits books records or planning as required for monitoring by colleagues or SLT

Marks and monitors pupils work and regularly set targets for progress

Assesses and records pupils progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed monitors strengths and weaknesses

Plans and recognizes the level at which the pupil is achieving;

Undertakes assessment of students as requested through departmental and school procedures

Prepares and presents informative reports to parents

Regularly assesses the pupils work by means of formal and informal termly half termly assessment and end of units as directed by SLT

Communicates with the school SENCO and Head of Key Stage regarding any pupil whose progress or behaviour gives cause for concern

Keeps records and ensures that they are available for sharing with colleagues and / or inspection by members of the SLT ISP and ADEK Inspection team

Assists with the resourcing of the subjects taught as directed by the Head of Key Stage/department

Curriculum Development

Within a team develops plans that identify clear targets and success criteria for the development and maintenance of the schools curriculum

Contributes to the whole schools planning activities

Directed Time

Ensures attendance in school between stipulated hours and to attend all meetings/functions deemed to be directed time including two extracurricular activities and one planning session every week.

Punctuality

Set high standards with regard to punctuality and to encourage the same from the pupils and colleagues

Enters student attendance in the system and notifies the Parent Relations Executive if there are any absences or late comers

Health and Safety

Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety the safety of others and respect for Aspen Heights British Schools property and equipment

Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities

Ensure that all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed

Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school

Communication with Parents

Communicates with parents on a regular informal basis and to deal with day to day queries

Attends Parents Evenings as required and to provide accurate honest information regarding the progress of individuals at these meetings

Reports to the parents in the form of written reports twice yearly or when required by the SLT

Staff Development ECA & Cover

Attends and participates fully in Staff Development staff meetings and briefings as set

Provides cover for absent colleagues as and when necessary

Contributes to the extracurricular activity program to enrich the school experience for the pupils as reasonably directed by the SLT and ECA Coordinator

Skills Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree in Education

PG diploma/ QTS

2 years school experience

English & Arabic is mandatory

Competencies:

General knowledge of the practices methods and techniques used in laboratory teaching

Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers

Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment safely

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and students

Proven laboratory management skills

Ability to instruct and assist students

Knowledge and understanding of the School Laboratory Improvement Process

Excellent knowledge in creating and following the Laboratory Usage Manual

Data managing skills to track records of the students

Knowledge of Health and Safety awareness of using the laboratory

External Safety Certification

Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development

Good oral and written communication skills

Willing attitude to be a part of the school team

Strong sense of professionalism

Safeguarding and welfare of children

Excellent communication skills and command of the English language in spoken and written form

A collaborative teamplayer with excellent interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Attributes:

Empathetic listener

Integrity and confidentiality

Internationally minded

Emotional intelligence

Intercultural awareness creative

Flexible and a cando attitude

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining highperforming teammates regardless of gender age disability status neurodivergence socioeconomic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.