Primary Grade 1 Teacher (Prestige School)

Job Title Primary Grade 1 Teacher Reports To Head of Department / Deputy Head (Academic) Purpose of the Role The Teacher plans, prepares and delivers high-quality lessons in their area, assesses and reports on student progress, and contributes fully to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of The school. The post holder is expected to bring subject expertise, inspiring classroom practice and a genuine commitment to the school tradition of challenge, service, compassion and self-reliance to every aspect of their work with students. Key Responsibilities Whole-School Commitments (all staff) • Comply with The school's policies and procedures on Safeguarding, Child Protection and Health and Safety. • Model and contribute positively to the ethos of the school, in line with The school's values: Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Service, Respect. • Undertake at least one weekly service activity or character/challenge activity alongside students (e.g. community service, beach cleaning, conservation, expeditions, sport, creative & performing arts). • Carry out any other task reasonably required to support the School, which may include some evenings, Friday afternoons and weekend activities. Teaching and Learning • Plan and prepare courses, lessons and extended activities that engage and inspire students. • Setting and marking work and assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment. • Prepare students for public examinations, assess students for the purposes of such examinations, and record and report assessments, attending meetings connected with the conduct of public examinations. • Deliver dynamic, effective lessons to the full age and ability range taught, adapting teaching methods to engage all learners. • Implement systems for recording individual students' progress in line with school policy, using assessment data to inform planning and target-setting. • Set work for classes where absence is known in advance, and set work for absent colleagues where required. Student Welfare and Behaviour • Maintain good order and discipline among students in line with the school's behaviour policy. • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, reporting any actual or potential welfare concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. • Fulfil tutor group and pastoral responsibilities as assigned, monitoring the wellbeing and progress of tutees. Communication • Communicate and consult with parents, including writing reports and attending parents' evenings and open evenings. • Provide regular, constructive feedback to students on their work, both orally and in writing, encouraging students to reflect on and respond to feedback. Department and Team Contribution • Participate in departmental meetings, contributing to the shaping of departmental policy and practice, curricular initiatives, schemes of work and methods of teaching and assessment. • Contribute to the provision of resources and teaching materials, taking some responsibility for the care of stock. • Take responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum or a curriculum development project as agreed with the Head of Department. • Work collaboratively with support staff and student teachers in the classroom, including monitoring and supporting a student teacher taking their class where required. Professional Development • Keep up to date with curriculum innovation, participate in arrangements for INSET/CPD, and contribute actively to personal professional development. • Engage in lesson observation, collaborative teaching and the sharing of good practice within the department and wider school. Co-Curricular and Community Contribution • Play an active role in the extra-curricular life of the school, contributing to clubs, enrichment activities, trips and school events as appropriate to the role. • Participate fully in the school's weekly service and challenge activities alongside students, modelling the values of courage, compassion and commitment. • Undertake other administrative and organisational tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the department. Person Specification Part A: The Commitment Every appointment at the school is a values appointment first, skills appointment second. We ask for: Commitment to our vision and values — genuine commitment to the school’s mission and tradition (challenge, service, compassion, self-reliance, adventurous spirit) Respect for the UAE — authentic respect for Emirati culture and heritage, and genuine engagement with Al Sanaa’ (the traditional ways of the UAE) Character to teach character — personal honesty, resilience, self-discipline, humility and care for others, lived rather than just described. Tolerant and respectful — fair-minded and warm across a diverse community, regardless of culture, faith, nationality or background. Going the extra mile — a service ethos that notices what's needed and acts without being asked. Appropriate challenge, with care — able to push students beyond their comfort zone while staying attentive to individual wellbeing. Challenge without care isn't us; nor is care without challenge. Person Specification Part B: Role-Specific Criteria Qualifications • Good honours degree in the relevant subject. • Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, B.Ed or equivalent). Experience • Successful classroom teaching experience in the relevant subject and age range, ideally within an international or British/IB curriculum school. • Experience preparing students for public examinations and using assessment data to drive progress. • Involvement in extra-curricular activities, whether professional, amateur or voluntary. Skills and Attributes • Ability to deliver inspirational, well-differentiated lessons across the full ability range. • Excellent classroom management and a positive, authoritative rapport with students. • Strong communication skills with students, parents, staff and visitors. • Organised and self-motivated, with a proven record of meeting targets and deadlines. • Genuine commitment to co-curricular life and willingness to engage in a range of activities beyond the classroom. Safeguarding Statement The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including identity verification, right-to-work confirmation, professional reference checks and criminal background clearance (or overseas equivalent) appropriate to the jurisdiction. The above details are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities

Teaching and Learning: Plan and prepare courses, lessons and extended activities; setting and marking work; assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment; prepare students for public examinations and record/report assessments; deliver dynamic, effective lessons across the full age/ability range; use assessment data to inform planning and target-setting; set work for absent students and colleagues when required. Student Welfare and Behaviour: Maintain good order and discipline; safeguard and promote welfare of children; fulfil tutor group and pastoral responsibilities. Communication: Communicate with parents; provide regular feedback to students. Department and Team Contribution: Participate in departmental meetings; contribute to policy, curriculum initiatives, schemes of work; develop resources; manage designated curriculum area; collaborate with support staff. Professional Development: Engage in CPD and lesson observation; share best practice. Co-Curricular and Community Contribution: Participate in extra-curricular life; engage in weekly service and challenge activities; undertake administrative tasks to ensure smooth department operation.