Internal Support Teacher

RAK academy is seeking a dynamic and committed Internal Support Teacher for a unique and professionally stimulating position in the role of whole academy support teacher, working across our four primary schools. These full-time positions are essentially based on supporting the learning of our students by covering any short- or long-term primary teacher absence. Managed centrally through our education office under the direction and support of the Executive Principal, the daily work of the support teachers would be varied and challenging.

These positions would suit either an experienced teacher who has a strong background teaching different phases in primary schools and who now wishes to utilize their skill set to benefit learners flexibly across our academy, or alternatively, a teacher earlier in his or her career who would find that this role provides unique opportunities to accelerate their experience teaching across a variety of key stages. The key attributes you would need are: flexibility, drive, passion, and a willingness to support the academy’s teaching and learning across all of our primary schools.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
2. Proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice.
3. Trained in either British or IB Curriculums; experience in both curriculums will be highly regarded.
4. Strong ability to use technology to support teaching and learning.
5. Ability to engage, motivate, and support children, staff, and parents.
6. Reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate.
7. Positive and enthusiastic member of staff.
8. Willingness to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities.
9. Fully subscribe to the maxim that all complex decision-making be based on what constitutes best practice for the child.
10. Experience of using Google Suite, e.g., Google Classroom.