Primary Teacher and English Lead (Native English Speaker preferred)

We are looking for talented and dedicated individuals who will bring skill and enthusiasm to their role as an educator. As a class teacher, you will have responsibility for teaching the majority of the British National Curriculum subjects to a class of up to 30 children, as well as being responsible for the social and emotional well-being of students. You will work as part of a wider team, sharing the planning and supporting one another in your daily roles.

Teachers must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree (or a Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE in the relevant age range) and have experience teaching Key Stage 1/2. Experience in an International British National Curriculum School or UK school is desirable.

A generous amount of release time is provided to enable good planning and assessment to occur during the school day. Weekly meetings ensure continuous professional development and time to engage with peer-led learning.

English Leader - additional allowance and leadership time is provided

The English leader will take responsibility for providing leadership and management to secure:

● High quality teaching

● Effective use of resources

● Improved standards of learning and achievement for all

Duties and responsibilities

● Develop and implement policies and practices for English which reflects ICS's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning

● Create a climate which enables staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards English and confidence in teaching it

● Use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving in the subject, and create and implement effective plans to support those pupils where necessary

● Analyse and interpret data to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets and teaching methods

● With the involvement of staff, establish short, medium and long term plans for the development and resourcing of the subject

● Monitor the progress made in achieving plans and targets. Evaluate the effects on teaching and learning, and use this analysis to guide further improvement Teaching and learning

● Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils, including more able pupils, pupils with special educational needs and pupils with English as an additional language

● Ensure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject and communicate such information to pupils

● Provide guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different pupils

● Set expectations and targets for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching

● Evaluate the teaching of the subject in the school, use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement, and take action to improve further the quality of teaching

● Ensure effective development of pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills

● Work with staff to establish a partnership with parents to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets

● Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships among staff involved with the subject, including through team working and mutual support; devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks, as appropriate

● Sustain your own motivation and, where possible, that of other staff involved in the subject

● Audit training needs of staff

● Lead professional development through example and support, and co-ordinate the provision of high-quality professional development by methods such as coaching, drawing on other sources of expertise as necessary

● Make sure that trainee and newly qualified teachers are appropriately trained, monitored, supported and assessed

● Enable teachers to achieve expertise in their subject teaching

● Make sure that the headteacher, senior managers and governors are well informed about subject policies, plans and priorities, the success in meeting objectives and targets, and subject-related professional development plans

● Establish staff and resource needs for the subject with maximum efficiency to meet the objectives of the school and subject plans and to achieve value for money

● Make sure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning resources including ICT

● Maintain existing resources and explore opportunities to develop or incorporate new resources from a wide range of sources inside and outside the school

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks and the postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

About ICS Branch 4: English Curriculum School

We are a popular English Curriculum School centrally located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Branch 4 began in August 2019 as a Primary school and are slowly expanding into a through school, adding Secondary year groups one year at a time. Year 11 will be added in August 2024 and will be the first cohort to start working towards IGCSE qualifications. We are co-educational and students are in mixed-gender classes.

We strive to provide a student-centric, values-driven education to our students in a nurturing environment where pupils can develop the necessary skills to thrive in the modern global community. The ICS community is especially enriched by its eclectic mix of staff and students hailing from over 30 different countries. As an inclusive school, ICS prides itself on its’ inviting and supportive environment, promoting the values of tolerance, care, honesty, respect, resilience and integrity at the heart of our student-centered curriculum. 

With plans in place to increase the number of classes in the primary school each September and to rebuild the school in the coming years with state-of-the-art facilities, this is an exciting time to join us and be part of what will be an exciting and rewarding journey, filled with plenty of opportunities for staff development. 

If you would like to find out more about us, please visit our website at http://icschool-uae.com  or check out our Instagram: ics_khalidiya ( ALManhal BR4)

About the Package:

We offer a competitive salary package that includes a tax-free salary, shared accommodation (own double room), an annual return ticket to your home country, medical insurance and end-of-service gratuity, along with a comprehensive induction program and ongoing support and CPD. The UAE also benefits from a four-and-a-half-day working week.

Application Process:

If you are interested in joining ICS, please complete the online application and attach your CV as an additional supporting document.

The selection process will include interviews for shortlisted applicants as and when suitable candidates are identified. Interviews may be in person or via Google Meet, depending on your location.

ICS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory employment checks

Please note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered, and all applications need to contain a full CV with at least 2 referees included.