Overview

The Millennium School – Dubai http://www.themillenniumschool-dubai.com/

Job Description

  • 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 utilise 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.
  • Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials).
  • Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
  • Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.
  • 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.

 

Skills

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in teaching or relevant field.
  • A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience as a teacher.
  • Proven experience of teaching Drama
  • The ability to share your outstanding practice
  • A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
  • Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.

 

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Years of Experience
Min: 2
Degree
Bachelors

 

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About GEMS Education

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.