Primary Teacher - New Role

Description

Primary Class Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The role of the Primary Class Teacher is to plan, teach and assess Primary education lessons that encourage pupils to develop their physical, social, and emotional skills while achieving their full potential. The teacher must set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, fostering a positive attitude towards physical activity and overall well-being. As a qualified educator, the Primary Class Teacher will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that cater to diverse abilities, build pupils’ confidence, and equip them with essential physical and teamwork skills. Proficiency in teaching swimming is essential, as the teacher will play a pivotal role in helping pupils build water confidence, develop swimming techniques, and understand water safety.

The teacher will work closely with colleagues to support school initiatives, including subject leadership, extracurricular activities, and inter-school competitions, promoting teamwork and school spirit. The role requires empathy, initiative, and a proactive attitude to create a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and motivated to grow. Additionally, the teacher will adapt their strategies to accommodate pupils with English as an additional language, ensuring equity and inclusion.

The Primary Class Teacher will contribute significantly to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging lifelong engagement in physical activity, and supporting the school’s overall development.

About the School

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high-achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on three core aims:

1. Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.
2. Purposeful, engaging, and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.
3. We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.

Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development, growth, and retention. As a growing school, we have many opportunities for staff professional development.

ISP Principles

1. Begin with our children and students: Our children and students are at the heart of what we do.
2. Treat everyone with care and respect: We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.
3. Operate effectively: We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important.
4. Are financially responsible: We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children and our schools.
5. Learn continuously: Getting better is what drives us.

Primary Class Teacher Key Responsibilities

Requirements and Duties:

Leadership and Management:

1. Deputise for the Principal where appropriate.
2. Work with the Principal and the Leadership Team to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the School.
3. Manage self-evaluation and the construction and publication of the Primary Phase Development Plan.
4. Prepare, publish and implement an appropriate and effective primary timetable.
5. Undertake Performance Management Reviews for relevant staff.
6. Work with the Principal to ensure that staff development needs are identified.
7. Evaluate all primary CPD in terms of benefit to the school and individual.
8. Establish links with other schools to develop opportunities to share and disseminate good practice.
9. Assist in the preparation of Job Specifications for all primary staff.
10. Be responsible for providing effective induction for new primary staff.
11. Manage the annual publication of detailed Key Stage 1 and 2 reviews.
12. Act as a positive role model, promote teamwork and motivate staff.
13. Monitor and evaluate academic standards at all levels in primary.
14. Provide comprehensive information on academic and ECA programmes to all stakeholders.

Teaching and Learning:

1. Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning.
2. Manage and monitor the design, development and implementation of processes for assessment data.
3. Monitor the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
4. Lead curriculum development throughout the primary phase.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

1. PGCE or equivalent.
2. Minimum of two years of school experience as a Primary Class Teacher.

Competencies:

1. Good oral and written communication skills.
2. Willing attitude to be a part of the school team.
3. Strong sense of professionalism.
4. Safeguarding and welfare of children.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture.