Cover Supervisor (August 2024 start)

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is seeking an outstanding, qualified Cover Supervisor to join their leading British international school in August 2024.

Due to continued expansion and growth, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our thriving school, set in the heart of the Jumeirah Park community. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” and aims to make their subject accessible to all students. In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. 

Education:  A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred but not essential.

Experience: 

• Previous experience in a supervisory or educational role is desirable.

• Familiarity with the British curriculum is an advantage.

Competencies:

·        Classroom Management: Strong ability to manage a classroom effectively, maintaining discipline and ensuring a conducive learning environment.

·        Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly delivering instructions and interacting positively with students and staff.

·        Adaptability: Flexibility to handle a variety of subjects and adapt to different classroom environments.

·        Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills to efficiently manage classroom activities and provide constructive feedback.

·        Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

·        Technological Proficiency: Competence in using educational technology and digital resources to support teaching and learning.

·        Professionalism: High level of professionalism, reliability, and integrity.

·        Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of the school’s international community.

Our School

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is a leading British Curriculum school in Dubai, offering high quality education to just over 2100 students aged 3-18 years. Established in 2015, DBSJP has an enviable reputation for being a vibrant and forward-thinking school, centred around its vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve”. With over 90 nationalities among our student body, we offer an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education, delivered within a truly international and inclusive community. In the pursuit of the highest academic standards, we provide a caring and supportive atmosphere which allows children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with each individual talent being nurtured and celebrated. Our students leave us as confident young adults with strong interpersonal skills and with the adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow.

Our main campus contains state of the art facilities which include large, light, and airy classrooms as standard; a fully equipped, 550-seat theatre; radio studio; shaded outdoor learning spaces, dance studios, technology labs and a Sixth Form Centre. We also house some of the most impressive sports facilities in the city, including an 8-lane indoor swimming pool, training pool, large sports field, tennis courts, fitness suites and double sports hall.

Our Curriculum 

DBSJP follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive, and varied extra-curricular activities programme. 

Please visit our candidate brochure in the attached documents to find out more about Dubai British School Jumeirah Park.

The closing date for applications is 07th June 2024 but applications will be reviewed as they are received and the school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.