Secondary Art & DT Teacher

Description

Secondary - Art & DT Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role of Performing Arts & DT Teacher is to promote a love for students of all abilities at the school. They must share the responsibility for planning, teaching and assessments of the subject that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential as well as raise the standards of student attainment and achievement. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. The Performing Arts Teacher will be a suitably qualified educator with a proven capacity to lead and effectively deliver teaching and learning to a very high standard. They will be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible and as independently as possible. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school. The Performing Arts Teacher will promote and model good relationships with students, colleagues and parents. They will require initiative, be empathetic and proactive, with a personable and positive character. The post holder will be required to have a positive impact on the work of the school e.g. through subject leadership and extra-curricular activities.

About the School:

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is a truly inclusive school based on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring all children are provided with personalised learning experiences and the proper support to ensure they can make progress in learning in all areas.

ISP Principles

1. Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
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 and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
4. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
5. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

LEARNING AND TEACHING

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
7. Fulfill wider professional responsibilities

General

1. To complete all other tasks that can be reasonably expected of a teacher
2. To be fully aware of Health and Safety across the school

Health and Safety

1. Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Aspen Heights British School’s property and equipment
2. Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
4. Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
5. Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school

Communication with Parents

1. Communicates with parents on a regular, informal basis and to deal with day to day queries
2. Attends Parents’ Evenings as required and to provide accurate, honest information regarding the progress of individuals at these meetings
3. Reports to the parents in the form of written reports twice yearly or when required by the SLT

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from an accredited institution
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school
3. Child Care and Protection

Minimum Years of Experience Required

1. 3 years’ full time teaching experience teaching from an accredited institution.

Knowledge

1. In-depth knowledge and understanding of School curriculum (English National Curriculum – Primary) and associated assessment methods
2. Up to date curriculum developments
3. Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
4. Proven leadership and management skills
5. Experienced curriculum and team leader
6. Strong planning and time management ability
7. Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience

Skills

1. The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
2. An effective and experienced communicator (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences
3. High level of IT competency

Personal Attributes

1. Passionate about delivering quality education
2. Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents
3. Organised with proven ability to meet deadlines
4. Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school
5. Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality
6. Critical thinker
7. Safeguarding and welfare of children

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.