Computing and Mathematics Teacher, The Arbor School – August 2021

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Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date August 2021

Not suitable for newly qualified teachers (NQT)

Apply by 29 Mar 2021

The Arbor School is a growing school situated near the Dubai Marina area of Dubai, in the UAE

The school opened in September 2018 and currently has over 550 children on the register. The school offers the National Curriculum for England with a focus on Ecoliteracy, Sustainability and Environmental Justice which are incorporated into the curriculum across all year groups

The school has a diverse student body with children from over 50 countries, creating a truly International environment

An Arbor teacher has the opportunity to be more than an ordinary teacher, as they will develop their professional skills and knowledge in an extraordinary learning environment. The Arbor teacher is committed to the ethos of the school, instilling an understanding of the interconnectedness of our world through the concepts of ecoliteracy, a passion for the prudent use of resources in our drive towards sustainable lifestyles, and a profound sense of justice for all that inhabit our earthly household. The education of an Arbor student does not stop at the classroom door, and therefore an Arbor teacher values the learning experiences that occur in the learning garden, with our animals, inside the greenhouse, inside the biodomes or within the reflection garden, as much as they value a student’s progress in numeracy or literacy

We are currently looking for an outstanding Computing and Mathematics Teacher to join the team from August 2021

JOB SUMMARY

To lead, plan, deliver and assess the teaching of Computing from Year 6 to Year 9 for the 2021-2022 academic year and in subsequent years to KS4 and KS5. To be an additional Mathematics teacher, planning, delivering, and assessing lessons to KS3 students. To lead on digital literacy across the Middle School and liaise with the primary school coordinator and the IT support team with regards to resources, whole school strategies and curriculum. To be a Middle School form tutor, responsible for the pastoral care of the tutor group on a daily basis  

THE ARBOR PROMISE

Arbor teachers are a part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active. Arbor teachers enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense. Arbor teachers are resilient in the face of challenge, are stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor teachers bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so. We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, to communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent and share a passion to provide an education of the highest quality to our students.

REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Native-level English language skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computing and/or Maths or similar, with a PGCE in Education with QTS or equivalent

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Computing and Maths in the UK or a reputable British school overseas

• A track record of outstanding GSCE and/or A Level examination results

• A track record of outstanding teaching and learning and an ability to create a caring and nurturing classroom environment

REMUNERATION

Competitive tax-free salary, school provided accommodation, free school places for children, private medical insurance, annual airfares, and end of contract gratuity as per the UAE labour law

APPLICATION

To apply for this position please complete the application on here

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation