Secondary School Teacher of Arabic and Islamic

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher to join our school in a key position. Mesaieed International School is a vibrant community school educating over 1100 students from 3 to 18 years of age and representing over 30 different nationalities. We are proud to be a Bilingual and Multilingual SMART School - an accreditation that recognises the on-going effort we make to ensure our staff understand the research, best practices and approaches that make a real difference to the lives of bilingual and multilingual learners and their families. Our vision is for our students to be high achieving, healthy and happy individuals, well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future. Our mission is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that both challenges and supports our young people. We place high value on learning and the well-being of all our students. We also promote the professional development of our teachers, believing that a culture of life-long learning is the key to success. Most importantly, we are a happy school which places a strong emphasis on trust, collaboration, and communication. We are seeking an experienced, resilient teacher who can inspire both students and colleagues to build on the strong foundations of our school. They will be committed to providing the best education and opportunities for our students through a solution focused approach. They will also demonstrate their ability to work independently whilst remaining a strong member of the team. This is an opportunity for a passionate teacher, who shares our vision and commitment to join an aspirational and hardworking team of teachers. **Key Responsibilities**: - Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and experience of teaching Arabic for non-native students and Islamic Studies in KS3 and KS4 - Provide a relevant and challenging learning experience for all students - Develop innovative pedagogical approaches within planning and teaching and learning - Develop the language acquisition and proficiency of BML students - Ensure students are cared for in a happy, safe, and stimulating environment - Maintain accurate formative and summative assessment records that link to all learning - Provide critical analysis of the progress, intervention, and achievement of all children - Work with the community to develop good relationships and parent school partnership **Essential**: - Fully qualified and experienced Islamic Studies and Arabic language teacher with a relevant degree - Three to five years’ experience in teaching Arabic language for non-native students in KS3/4 - Three to five years’ experience in teaching Islamic Studies in KS3/4 - Professional teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS, teaching diploma or certification - A proven track record as an outstanding school practitioner, in a high performing UK or international school - Experience of using formative assessment systems to evaluate the curriculum - A team player, able to foster trust and offer challenge to colleagues - Excellent communication skills - Commitment to continued personal and professional development **Desirable**: - Ability to teach Islamic Studies to KS5. **Salary and Benefit Package** **Please ensure that you include your current headteacher/principal as one of your referees.** **Disclaimer: Mesaieed International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks.** Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.