Temporary Secondary French Teacher

We are hiring an outstanding Temporary French Teacher to join at Gems International School. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate and eager to contribute to the academic success of our students.

GEMS International School, Al Khail, opened in September, 2013, as a premium school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

Job Purpose

Teach and assess assigned students according to their educational needs and deliver the relevant

curriculum, ensuring that each student achieves academic success. Contribute to the wider school

community.

Job Scope

Responsible for supervising assigned students, student activities and teaching assistants.

Internal & External Interactions

School administration, colleagues, faculty staff and students, parents, outside agencies, teachers in

other schools.

Key Accountabilities

 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

 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 (e.g. 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.

Person Specifications

We are looking for a Temporary Secondary French Teacher with minimum 2 Years of Teaching experience.

Bachelors in French from a Regular university

Attested degree preferred

Available in UAE and open to join immediately

Education/teaching degree OR first degree and teaching

qualification/license. Knowledge of the use of ICT in schools to aid teaching and learning.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.