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Ref: QP780-164
Job description / Role
The role of the IB Primary Years Teacher (Grade 1 – 6) is essentially to build and maintain a successful Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry.
• Design, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to suit the individual needs of all students in line with the PYP
• Inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide targets so that all learners can see success and improve
• Collaborate with other teachers to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge
• Communicate accurately and regularly with parents
• Liaise with the Head of Primary School and PYP Coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• Contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme and participate in school activities such as assemblies, evening events, conferences
• Maintain constant awareness of the needs of any children to whom English is another language
Requirements
• University teaching degree
• Native French speaker
• Proficiency in a second language such as English, German and/or Arabic preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in IB Primary Years Programme
• Previous international experience highly valued
• Curriculum development knowledge
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance
• Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Inspiring trust and confidence in students and colleagues
• Outgoing and enthusiastic
• Show a strong work ethic
• Articulate communicator
• Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching
Any additional language a plus.
The salary and benefits package reflects the fact that the school is committed to excellence and is in line with UAE Labor Law.
2 years contract with the option for renewal.
About the Company
At Alderwood, we pride ourselves on best practice recruitment, tailored for the Work Based Learning, Welfare to Work and Education sectors. Our core values and attributes are important to use and underline our proven ability to deliver results