Teacher of Art

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International Schools Partnership

Dubai

AED 50,000 - 200,000

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4 days ago

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Job Description for Teacher of Art

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we consistently identify potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and act on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.

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.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

All staff in school share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’ - providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and promote our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences, and make exceptional progress’. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and being the school of choice for the community we serve.

The Aquila School 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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Teacher of Art Key Responsibilities

To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times.
To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible.
To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate.
To lead CAS activities, participating in staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community.
To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways.
To actively engage with our school community through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions, and contributing to community and marketing activities.
To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others.

Person specification

CRITERIA	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications and training	A B.Ed or subject-related degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with UK QTS. The role is suitable for ECT.
Experience	A minimum of one year proven teaching experience - art.	Three or more years teaching experience of the National Curriculum for England or IB. Experience of teaching BTEC Level 3 Art & Design. Ability to teach Design and/or Food Technology.
Skills and knowledge	Inspire and engage students through innovative and interactive lessons. Be responsible for the preparation, development, and delivery of teaching materials and teaching programmes as appropriate. Monitor and manage student behaviour to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment. Work effectively as a member of the Department team to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the school. Communicate effectively with parents regarding students’ achievements and well-being.

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development, and growth.
Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose, and Principles.
Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises, and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness, and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures that support all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

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.