Homeroom Teacher

Al Maktoum School Dubai, UAE Posted 3 days ago Expires in 2 months Ref: JB1100011964 Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks. Job Purpose The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programmes lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfilment and a love of lifelong learning in each and every one of our students. Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds. Key Relationships (Internal and External) Students, colleagues, parents and the school Principal, Heads of School and Senior Leadership team.

Skills

1. Outstanding practitioner in the classroom.
2. Previous successful teaching/lecturing experience.
3. Experience of working with DSIB, OFSTED or similar school inspection authority.
4. Experience of working in an international school setting preferred.
5. Knowledge and understanding of contemporary educational research.
6. Knowledge and understanding of current educational developments in the UAE preferred.
7. Excellent communication skills, including high standards of professionalism in written and spoken English.
8. Organised and works to deadlines.
9. Ability to engage and motivate people to enable them to perform highly.

1. Knowledgeable, Reflective, Inquirer, Thinker.
2. Empathises with and believes in the values of the school.
3. A student of learning and leading.
4. Solutions-focused.
5. Believes in the potential of all students.
6. Committed to professional learning.
7. A strategic thinker who can shape and deliver change.
8. Caring and Open-minded.
9. Passionate about international education and working with young people.
10. Sees leadership as a service to others.
11. Internationally minded and culturally sensitive.
12. Sense of humour and humility.
13. Motivated by challenge.
14. Resourceful.
15. Does what it takes to get things done.
16. Communicator and Risk-taker.
17. Communicates effectively to large and small audiences.
18. Composed under pressure.
19. Innovative and creative.
20. Principled and Balanced.
21. Acts with integrity.
22. Resilient when faced with setbacks.
23. Flexible when conditions change.
24. Comfortable with complexity, change and uncertainty.
25. Always prioritises the needs of the school.