English Specialist Teacher, Riyadh

Class 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 will be taught by specialist teachers to enhance the curriculum. Each class receives support from a dedicated Teaching Assistant.
- A tax free salary based on level of qualifications and experience which will allow teachers to save a significant part of their salary
- High quality furnished one bedroom apartments will be provided to single teachers - please visit the recruitment website for images and location of the apartments
- Free transportation to and from the school each day
- Medical and life insurance
- Free flights, annual travel allowance, visa support and relocation allowance

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

- 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
- 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:

- 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:

- 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:

- 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:

- relevant Bachelor's Degree, ideally gained at a UK University
- UK Postgraduate Certificate of Education or Qualified Teacher Status
- minimum of two years' relevant teaching experience, ideally
- excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum of England
- 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

Desirable skills and experience:

- 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:

- passionate about all round education and can inspire children to have a lifelong love of learning
- understanding of the needs, challenges and opportu