English Teacher - Maternity Cover

Job description / Role

English Teacher - FEB 2025 - Maternity Cover

Job Description

GEMS American Academy in Qatar is currently looking for a hard-working and talented individual to join our Secondary School team. We are looking for an English Teacher to join from February 2025 for a maternity cover.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans, etc.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities, e.g., late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented, etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress, and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student's needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (e.g., Ministry of Education officials).
• Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study, and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials, and experiences.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organizing of school events and functions (e.g., inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days, etc.).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students' progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers/supervisors.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of respect, innovation, leadership, purpose, and tenacity.
• Hold a B.Ed or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent L5 teaching qualification.
• Have knowledge of the use of ICT in schools to aid teaching and learning.
• Be a skilled teacher with a solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in the relevant area.
• Possess excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life.
• Have at least 2 years of teaching experience in the relevant subject area/age group.

Remuneration Package

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Individual fully furnished accommodation.
• Free schooling.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual airfares to the country of residence.
• End of service gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.