Non-Native Secondary Arabic Teacher

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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 extra-curricular 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 well-being 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 self-control 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 children's 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 well-being 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 school's curriculum
Contributes to the whole school's 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

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