Secondary Life Skills Class Teacher

Secondary Life Skills Class Teacher

Kings’ School Al Barsha is seeking an outstanding Secondary Life Skills Class Teacher to join our excellent and highly successful department.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner, setting high expectations for pupils within a bespoke classroom. They will produce a language rich and exciting environment for pupils to make progress with a high focus on communication and interaction skills, social skills and emotional regulation. They will lead two learning support assistants to provide appropriate support to the pupils in their class.

When you join the Kings’ family you will become part of a strategically connected group of schools, one of which is the only school in Dubai to be rated outstanding 10 years running. Working in Dubai is a fast-paced and rewarding experience, however, it is a demanding and rigorous working environment which requires committed and motivated professionals. As such we seek team leaders who understand that their role extends far beyond the classroom.

As part of our drive for excellence Kings’ has committed to the John Hattie Visible Learning programme and is the only school in the Middle East working directly with the Visible Learning group. This focuses on how to best enhance student achievement, linking closely to our mission statement of “The best by every child.” All teachers receive excellent and highly desirable professional development which informs our approach as a professional body.

Requirements:

● British Secondary School trained including QTS

● Previous special needs classroom teaching experience - minimum 2 years

● Have experience working in Secondary SEN setting

● Experienced in the use of PECS and Makaton

● Ability to adapt curriculums to meet the needs of the individual child

● Ability to deliver creative learning activities

● Ability to create Individual Education Plans

● A clear personal philosophy of education

● Effective interpersonal and communication skills

● An understanding of how best to support and remove the barriers to learning for children with Social Communication Difficulties

● Ability to understand and interpret the root causes of a range of challenging behaviours and to implement effective behaviour management strategies

● An excellent understanding of how to teach the acquisition of early Language and mathematical skills

● Commitment to inclusive education that meets the needs of the individual child

● Experienced in delivering and assessing ASDAN modules and Entry Level qualifications.

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal.

Closing date for applications is 20th May 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the final submission date.

Successful applicants will take up their position in mid-August 2021 and will be required to participate in a thorough programme of induction.