Jebel Ali School Hiring for Key Stage 1 Teacher (with possible Year Group Leader opportunity) Job at Dubai Full Time

Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding, qualified Key Stage 1 Teacher, to join their leading British international school in August 2023 with the possibility of a Year Group Leader opportunity.

Jebel Ali School, Dubai (JAS)

Jebel Ali School is a leading British Curriculum school in Dubai for students aged 3-18 years. Established in 1977, JAS has an enviable reputation for being a much loved community school centred around the ethos that our students never stop believing that better is always possible, Our aim is for each individual to belong, believe and become better than they thought they could.

Our campus contains state of the art facilities including a standalone Foundation Unit, Primary and Secondary Schools as well as some of the most impressive sports facilities in the city. Known and admired as the original Dubai community school, the school currently has 1,649 students on roll representing over 65 different nationalities. Jebel Ali School follows the English National Curriculum to GCSE and ‘A’ Levels.

The school is inclusive and accepts a wide ability range with the vast majority of students and parents taking pride in, and fully supporting, the school. Our students leave us with confidence, strong interpersonal skills and with sufficient adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

• Be a qualified Primary Teacher with appropriate teaching qualification (i.e. B.Ed. and/or PGCE Early Years / Primary Education with QTS or equivalent)
• A full working knowledge of The National Curriculum for England and Wales and Early Years Framework and its associated assessment practices
• Possess recent successful experience of teaching Key Stage 1 in a reputable primary school setting
• Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, understanding the balance between academic and social progress and support, as well as the ability to identify safeguarding concerns.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.
• Be available to join JAS in August 2023

What We Offer

JAS is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes JAS a very special place.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Competitive salary package offered
• Great corporate discounts with many service providers in the UAE
• We are committed to developing our staff and run regular professional development workshops to ensure our senior leaders are equipped to provide students with the best possibly educational experience.
• Most importantly they will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful British curriculum schools in the UAE to assist our students to take their place in shaping the world.

Taaleem

As a Taaleem Teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic’) was established in 2004 and now has 9,000 students attending our 11 international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP. We began training in 2009 and have enrolled over 3500 participants to date.

We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

To apply, please submit your application via TES and upload an up-to-date CV to accompany your application along with the completed attached Person Specification questionnaire.

Jebel Ali School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant national police checks.