PVP Maternity Cover Teacher GEMS World Academy Dubai

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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