Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as xe2x80x98Outstandingxe2x80x99 in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.Yasmina British Academy has recently moved to a new multi-building campus incorporating state of the art facilities that has enabled our teachers and students to flourish, fostering a future focused educational experience while also delivering on our environmental commitments to supply sustainable schools to the UAE.This incredible facility is more than just a school, acting as a social, sporting and performance hub for both the local and international communities of the city. The new campus enables us to add even more value to our currently outstanding educational provision, whilst utilising the reputation of Aldar Academiesxe2x80x99 brand to positively impact the lives of our learning community in the UAE.Responsibilities:
Assist the academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academyxe2x80x99s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations about health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practices and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the academyxe2x80x99s Performance Management Policy, ensuring challenging annual targets are set and fulfilling the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, together with all training deemed appropriate for academy improvement or performance management
Comply with the academyxe2x80x99s staff dress code at all times, including the wearing of a photo ID/lanyard
Comply with the academyxe2x80x99s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
Attend all staff briefings
Sign out and sign in at the relevant academy reception if off-site at any point during the normal working day.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management:
Creating a climate that is conducive to outstanding Learning and Teaching
Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Providing clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensuring coverage of programs of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and, therefore, deliver differentiated learning xe2x80x93 matched to the need
Ensuring effective teaching and the best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment by the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice about punctuality, behavior, standards of work, and homework
Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
Using a variety of teaching methods to:
match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary
use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through the library, I.C.T., and other learning technologies
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting:
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to xe2x80x98add value
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning, and recognize the level at which the student is achieving
Assess students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;
Prepare and present informative reports to parents
Curriculum Development:
Take part in the subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans that identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance
Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities.
Other Professional Requirements:
Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the academy
Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department, and students
Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy
Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academy
Take responsibility for own professional development and duties about academy policies and practices;
Liaise effectively with parents
Aldar Academies is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.Additional requirements for this role:Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Drama or Performing Arts or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience in teaching Drama up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential. Experience in teaching IB curriculum is desirable but not essential.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
A high level of professionalism and consideration for the well-being of children
Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
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