PYP Arabic & Islamic Studies Teacher

OVERVIEW

Position

PYP Arabic and Islamic Teacher

Job Code

Reports to: Arabic and Islamic Manager

Direct Reports

Division/Section

ERI

Department

EC12

Sector

Job Family

Role Purpose

The PYP Arabic and Islamic teacher will take responsibility for developing the scope and sequence of the Arabic curriculum and Islamic curriculum, ensuring clear links and appropriate transitions between KG, PYP and MYP. He/she will also be responsible for ensuring that subjects are integrated into the transdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning approach, reviewing assessment and reporting processes, analyzing subject-specific data and tracking student progress, and providing support and guidance for arts-based learning and teaching as appropriate.

He/she will endorse and practice the philosophy, pedagogy (including environment, learning, teaching and assessment), research and innovation aspects of the Arabic curriculum and will work as an active member of the NEOM school team to ensure that the day-to-day running and development of learning at the NEOM Community School is carried out in accordance with the aims of the NEOM Education, Research and Innovation Sector. She/he will be accountable for upholding the aims and vision of the whole school in this phase and will support the work of the school in contributing to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Design, prepare and deliver a high-quality Arabic curriculum for grades within the IB PYP framework to suit the individual needs of all students.
• Create, develop, and implement an excellent Islamic curriculum tailored to the specific requirements of students across various grades within the IB PYP framework.
• Nurture meaningful relationships with students, recognizing their individual needs.
• Inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging yet inclusive and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Maintain a safe learning environment for students.
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide targets so that all learners can see success and improve.
• Liaise with the Head of School and the learning services coordinator to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the learning space.
• Communicate accurately and regularly with parents.
• Observe students' individual learning progress and outcomes during sessions, assess individual learning needs and use outcomes to inform planning for future learning.
• Monitor and assure the quality of learning in the class group, identifying and supporting areas in need of development.
• Maintain accurate records of student learning, progress and monitor their safety and well-being at all times.
• Attend all appropriate professional training and development in accordance with the role, the school’s needs and aspects identified as outcomes of annual appraisal discussions.
• Maintain up-to-date current knowledge regarding IB Arabic PYP best practice and contribute to ongoing research and improvement in collaboration with the MYP Team.
• Participate in school activities outside regular school hours to include, and not limited to ECA, school trips, staff meetings, parent conferences, professional development training sessions, conferences and workshops, induction and if applicable examination supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Have a mature, responsible and positive disposition and be able to work flexibly as a member of the whole school team under the direction of the Head of PYP and independently when required.
• Have sound understanding of the importance of student learning and development in the PYP Years and have the ability to identify and support staff in developing professional skills according to need.
• Be open-minded and willing to further their knowledge and development by attending training courses, sharing information gained with colleagues, and maintaining updated knowledge of international PYP Years best practice by reading, researching and attending relevant training.
• Exemplify high standards in practice and provision at all times.

• Have up-to-date knowledge of NEOM Community School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor of Education specializing in Arabic or Islamic Studies.