GEMS World Academy Dubai is looking to hire suitably skilled and devoted candidate for role of PVP Maternity Cover Teacher. This job was posted by the academy on 3 January 2024, and is currently in the application stage.

Responsibilities of PVP Maternity Cover Teacher

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilize appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
• Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching.
• Strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
• Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
• Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
• Promote the general progress and well being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
• Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
• Assist in the planning and organising of school events and functions (eg inter house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc).
• Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student related information.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Job Requirements

The requirements for the job role of PVP Maternity Cover Teacher are as under:

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B. Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years varied and demonstrable teaching experience in Primary School, ideally within an IB curriculum school, however this is not mandatory.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• The experience, personality and educational philosophy to continue to drive the education agenda at this flagship GEMS World school with an international student body.
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning.
• Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.

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