SCIENCE TEACHER
Maternity Cover (December 2023 - March 2024)
Part - time 0.25 but potentially more time available for the right candidate
We are looking for a well-qualified and inspirational part-time (0.25) Science teacher who empathises with the academic and holistic ethos found at top British International Schools. You will need to have a passion for being fully committed to making learning magical, providing individualized pastoral care for every student and a varied and genuinely rewarding enrichment curriculum.
About Sharjah English school:
One of the leading International Schools in the UAE; situated in Sharjah in very close proximity to Dubai.
Sharjah English School provides an outstanding learning environment which encourages curiosity, ignites imagination and develops independence. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences, through positive and supportive relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Provision of learning opportunities for every student relative to her/his needs, abilities and stage of development, by teaching a programme that gives each student the opportunity to experience success, and which challenges each student to achieve their full potential.
- Establishment of effective and positive relationships with students based on mutual respect, recognising the individuality of each student and affirming their cultural identity.
- Provision of a safe, effective, challenging learning environment and an attractive and welcoming classroom. Contributing to other display areas around the school.
- Preparation of teaching plans in accordance with school policy, updating plans regularly, storing updated versions in the appropriate place on the school's electronic system; plans should show evidence of differentiation for the different abilities of the children.
- Developing and managing classroom resources; supporting Heads of Department/Subject Coordinators in buying new resources to improve provision.
- Teaching subjects using the Sharjah English School curriculum in accordance with the school’s policy.
- Marking and evaluating students’ work following the school’s marking policy. Feeding back to children and parents as appropriate.
- Recording results and completing reports on student achievement following the school's assessment timeline and keeping within deadlines set.
- Working in teams to moderate assessments, providing feedback either written or verbal as needed.
- Working together in year group teams to plan trips and other activities such as assemblies to enrich the children’s educational experience.
- Attending meetings and making positive contributions at these meetings; contributing to the school development plan.
- Work to ensure that lessons and Schemes of Learning are well planned and recorded, with the aim to deliver fun, relevant and challenging tasks.
Knowledge and Experience:
● Awareness of innovative thinking and practice in education.
● Excellent understanding of relevant curriculum.
● Excellent understanding of use of a range of data to improve outcomes.
● Excellent understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and practices.
● Communicate effectively with all in school.
Qualifications:
● QTS
● Bachelor Degree Of Science
Only UAE residents will be considered for this job. Please DO NOT apply if you are not a UAE resident.
