Teacher – Humanities Full Time

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• Work closely with the Head of Individuals and Societies and colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of KS3 and KS4 Humanities subjects (Geography, History, Social Studies and Citizenship).






• Plan and deliver lessons in the relevant subject area, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation;
• Monitor pupil progress, providing appropriate assessment tasks, providing timely feedback and implementing intervention where necessary;
• Support the Faculty with whole-school events such as Model United Nations, ‘Humanities’ theme week, fieldtrips and other such events;
• Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioral difficulties and help to develop their social skills as Tutor in the pastoral program.

Main Duties

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through:
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy;
• Assess and record students’ progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures;
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents;
• Attend and support parent/student events;
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work;
• Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading;
• Contribute to the school’s ECA Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term (ECA excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions);
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota;
• Cover for absent colleagues;
• Invigilate examinations, as required, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;
• To lead the whole school sustainability initiatives in collaboration with ADEK ensuring Al Bateen participates in events and activities which promote sustainable development.
• To attend annual Aldar Sustainability meetings and collaborate with schools in the partnership to strength sustainability provision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities/History/Geography/ Politics or a Degree with PGCE/PGDE or QTS and 2 years of teaching experience in subject.
• Experience of teaching the IB curriculum or IGCSE is desirable but not a requirement.
• High level English communication skills are essential.

Minimum Experience Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral
• Commitment to the ideals of international education and best pedagogical practices.
• Ability to follow directions and work in an organized manner.
• Ability to proactively identify areas of potential concern and address constructively and report as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in support of the School’s mission and goals.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues in a professional manner
• Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety
• Coachable and receptive to constructive criticism.
• Flexibility, patience, and an empathetic approach.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check