Economics Teacher North London Collegiate School Dubai

NLCS Dubai is seeking a well qualified and enthusiastic Economics Teacher to join their growing Economic department. They are seeking a dynamic, energetic, well qualified and highly committed person possessing excellent language and literary skills. The post will involve teaching Economics at IBDP level and supporting students in their preparations for university in what is an incredibly popular subject. Previous experience of the IB Middle Years and/or the IB Diploma are an advantage; of prime importance is an ability to motivate and inspire students and lead staff in order to ensure that academic provision is consistently of the highest standard. It is essential that the Teacher of Economics has the ability to communicate deep knowledge of and passion for the subject.

Responsibilities of Economics Teacher

Planning, Teaching and Learning

• Planning in a collegial and professional manner with colleagues, showing respect, being prepared and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team’s essential agreements at all times.
• Collaborating with the Head of Economics and colleagues to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge.
• Utilizing the PYP, MYP, and IB frameworks to collaboratively design a Program of Inquiry across all grades.
• Using structured inquiry based learning models to deliver high quality lessons and student centered learning activities, that meet student’s individual learning needs and to ensure student’s progression.
• Using assessment to drive the planning process
• Evaluating the program collaboratively with teaching partners, parents, and students as appropriate.
• Ensure that all classroom and teaching practice is in accordance with NLCS Dubai school policy and procedure.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Using assessment information to set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Making effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students.
• Use performance data to evaluate students’ progress, engage students in their own learning through meaningful feedback and set appropriate targets for personal and student improvement.
• Report individual student’s progress to parents and school personnel through written reports and formal and informal conferences.
• Contribute to curriculum reviews and improvement planning which supports school development and enhances student learning.

Classroom management

• Promote and celebrate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
• Maintaining a well organized and stimulating learning environment, which promotes effective teaching and learning and of which students feel ownership.
• Maintaining a stimulating and meaningful display of children’s work, ensuring that it is regularly updated and relevant to topics being taught.
• Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment.
• Maintaining a well managed classroom with a good work ethos and good working relationships.
• Creating a culture of achievement where pupils wish to do their best and are rewarded for doing so.
• Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Communication

• Demonstrating consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Contributing positively to the morale and community spirit in the school.
• Meeting with the Head of Economics and colleagues as necessary to discuss individual students and their progress.
• Communicating accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students under the duty of care.
• Maintaining up to date subject knowledge.
• Self evaluating and reviewing teaching methods, materials and scope and sequence.
• Participating in the school’s Performance Management Cycle and be involved in opportunities for Continued Professional Development, including attending inset, as directed.

Additional responsibilities

• Provide work in the case of own absence.
• Undertake at least one extra curricular activity per term.
• Attend, and contribute to, staff meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co ordinate the work of the school as a whole.
• Actively participate in school activities, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, trips, visits and charity events.
• Support the work of the Parent Teacher Association by attending events, which promote the school.

Job Requirements of Economics Teacher

• Teaching qualification.
• Bachelor Degree or higher in Economics or directly related subject.
• 2 year experience of implementing a range of pedagogical techniques, with a track record of innovation in teaching and learning.
• Proficient and experienced at teaching, ideally with experience of the IB Diploma and/or MYP, with an outstanding track record of examination success.
• Recent experience of managing students from a variety of cultures.
• Experienced teaching to sixth form level.
• Experience of developing a broad, balanced and academically ambitious.

Skills & Knowledge Desired of Economics Teacher

• Commitment to high standards and inclusive education.
• Ability to inspire colleagues and pupils.
• Commitment to issues of equity and working with culturally diverse families.
• Commitment to raising the achievement and standards of pupils.
• A good team player.
• Able to work positively and effectively with students and parents, outside agencies and colleagues.
• Exemplary communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Flexible, inclusive and pragmatic style.
• High level interpersonal skills.
• Confident and articulate in communicating with others.
• Possess good organisational skills, manage time efficiently.
• Ability to show good cultural understanding and differentiation between students from various backgrounds and ability.
• Offer substantial commitment to extra curricular activities.
• Knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage• A good knowledge of curriculum initiatives.
• A good knowledge of curriculum initiatives.
• The successful candidate will have a strong classroom presence and be able to model excellence in the classroom.

Job Benefits of Economics Teacher

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate, which will include the following:

• Competitive salary.
• Initial two year contract.
• Accommodation.
• Relocation costs.
• Annual return flights to home country.
• Health insurance.
• Tuition fees for eligible children.

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