Primary PE Teacher, WORLDTEACHERS - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - Guardian Jobs

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WORLDTEACHERS

Primary PE Teacher Start Date: ASAP/January 2024

An outstanding opportunity to join an expanding, talented and dedicated team. The school provide the best possible all-round education and excellent pastoral care for every child.

Teachers have a responsibility for delivering the majority of the curriculum to their class, but will work closely with colleagues ensuring a collaborative approach to teaching and learning across the Year Group. The Children therefore receive the same opportunities, and all teachers feel supported by a strong team.

Arabic, Islamic, Music and PE are taught by specialist teachers to enhance the curriculum. Each class receives support from a dedicated Teaching Assistant.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

School Values and Ethos

You will be expected to:

• actively promote the school's vision, aims and values through enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life;
• share and support the school's commitment to provide an all-round, outstanding education for all our children;
• always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge children;
• have the highest aspirations for all our children's development and achievements, both in and out of the classroom;
• offer excellent pastoral care for all children;
• respect and support Saudi culture.
  
  

Teaching and Learning

You will be expected to:

• deliver our broad and balanced curriculum;
• deliver well-planned, engaging and creative lessons, ensuring that the needs of all children are met;
• facilitate and encourage high quality learning which provides children with the opportunity to achieve their full potential;
• use technology to enhance teaching and support learning;
• differentiate appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access all areas of the curriculum and make excellent progress;
• demonstrate excellent subject knowledge relevant to the age group;
• set students challenging developmental goals and draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies in order to support students in achieving these goals;
• make effective use of Teaching Support Assistants to support children in class;
• follow the Aldenham procedures for assessing, recording and reporting on children's achievements and to use this information effectively to influence future learning and convey progress in report writing;
• provide students with regular written and oral feedback and encourage them to reflect and respond to their feedback;
• participate fully in co-curricular and activity programmes.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• follow and implement School Policies and procedures in and out of the classroom;
• provide a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment;
• value the home-school-community partnership, working closely with other members of staff to establish and manage good relationships with parents and key stakeholders.
  
  

Professional Standards

You will be expected to:

• attend assemblies, departmental meetings, parents' evenings, school functions and other staff meetings;
• recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all children within the School;
• maintain high standards of professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation;
• take personal responsibility for evaluating and reflecting upon your teaching in order to continually develop and improve your practice;
• always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues;
• always promote the school in a positive manner;
• fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the Head.
  
  

Safeguarding Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with the School policy;
• demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and children's well-being.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

You should have (essential):

• a relevant Bachelor's Degree;
• a UK Postgraduate Certificate of Education or Qualified Teacher Status;
• a minimum of two years relevant teaching experience;
• excellent working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum;
• a proven track record of effective teaching;
• a strong academic background, stature and experience that will command the respect of pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community
• a commitment to academic progress and the welfare and safeguarding of students;
• knowledge and understanding of recent educational developments and best practice;
  
  

You should have (desirable):

• an understanding of the demands of a UK independent school environment;
• experience working with children who have English as an Additional Language;
• a secure knowledge of using technology to support Education.
  
  

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about all round education and can inspire children to have a lifelong love of learning;
• is understanding of the needs, challenges and opportunities in the context of an international community;
• is a positive team player;
• is light-spirited, has a growth mindset and the ability to laugh with others
• has the energy and charisma to create a positive learning environment in line with the School's vision;
• is a self-starter and driven to succeed;
• is an enthusiastic, hard worker who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the curriculum is accessible to all and to challenge their students;
• is willing to listen to others and collaborate, sharing best practice to ensure excellent outcomes for all children.