Primary Class Teacher
Job Description
<strong><u>Description</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Key Stage 1 Teacher Role Profile</strong><p><br></p>Star International School, Al Twar is looking to recruit a well-qualified, strong, resilient, and innovative Key Stage 1 teacher to join our growing school in <strong>August 2023</strong>.<p><br></p>Star International School Al Twar and Al Qusais is a part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues, and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time. Star International School is a bespoke English Curriculum school catering to students from FS1 to Year 13 and is located in the heart of Dubai. Star currently has 625 students.<p><br></p><strong>ISP Principles</strong><p><br></p><strong>Begin with our children and students. </strong>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 issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.<p><br></p><strong>Treat everyone with care and respect. </strong>We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.<p><br></p><strong>Operate effectively. </strong>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.<p><br></p><strong>Learn continuously. </strong>Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.<p><br></p><strong><u>Key Stage 1 Teacher Key Responsibilities</u></strong><p><br></p>We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 1 teacher to join our friendly, efficient, and successful team. The successful candidate will be required to teach a Year 1 or Year 2 class with full responsibility for all British curriculum subjects and pastoral care. The successful candidate will need to be positive, enthusiastic, and creative in their approach to our school vision<em>; ‘To develop Star members in the local and global community, who are able to lead themselves and others; through their love of independent learning and their compassion for humanity’.</em><p><br></p><strong><u>Skills, Qualifications, And Experience</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Relevant British teaching qualification: to teach Key Stage 1 (a bachelor’s degree and a recognized teaching qualification).</li><li> A minimum of 2 years of recent teaching experience in a British primary school.</li><li> UK or a British Curriculum school overseas. </li><li> A good knowledge of the National Curriculum of England.</li><li> Excellent communication skills to lead by example, as well as collaborate with Key Stage leaders, Senior Management, and parents.</li><li> Be flexible and adaptable.</li><li> Can research new initiatives and implement them whilst evaluating current processes.</li><li> Have the ability to confidently utilize AFL strategies and a variety of tasks to enhance learning. </li><li> Be proficient in ICT and Seesaw. </li><li> Demonstrate leadership qualities and the willingness to deliver in-school inset.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong>ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles </strong><p><br></p>ISP & Star International School, Twar & Qusais are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.
