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Teaching and Learning Coach - Dibba

Taaleem Ajyal Schools (ESE)

Dibba, United Arab Emirates

Start December 2024

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience
Major: Education
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License

Additional School Requirements:

Person Specification:

Bachelors in Education in relevant field
Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
Previous experience in middle leadership
Curriculum, data, and professional learning experience
Experience in an American curriculum would be an advantage.
Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, and integrity.
Inter-culturally aware with well-developed communication skills.
Innovative, motivated, resourceful, flexible, patient and can persevere.
Outgoing, positive and enthusiastic
Good spoken communication skills

Job Benefits:

We offer:

Supportive staff who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
An extensive induction programme
A school where people can develop and thrive in a caring, fun and nurturing environment
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
A competitive tax-free salary and international package which includes furnished, private accommodation (subject to availability) or housing allowance, visa and medical insurance
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The full support of the wider network of Taaleem schools
A unique opportunity to experience a different culture

Job Description:

Taaleem Ajyal School in Dibba has an opening for an accomplished Primary Teaching and Learning Coach.

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is continuing to support the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, establishing a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors. We currently manage and operate several private-public partnership schools in the UAE to raise the quality of education, playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth.

In August 2022, Taaleem was awarded four Emirates Schools Establishment campuses located in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah, and Fujairah. This exciting project is the newest addition to an already successful partnership with the UAE Government, expanding Taaleem's portfolio of private-sector-run government schools into the Northern Emirates of the UAE.

Job Purpose:

The Teaching and Learning Coach is a leadership role without classroom responsibilities. They are the key driver to pedagogy, teaching and learning support, development, and achievement across Al Mataf. Working with the SLT and GLLs and partnering with other curriculum subject specialists, the Teaching and Learning Coach focuses on teaching and learning development through assessment, data, pedagogy, resources, and curriculum. The personal qualities of the Teaching and Learning Coach include enthusiasm for and highly skilled in teaching and the ability to effectively support and develop colleagues with impactful teaching across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish a direction for teaching and learning that aligns with the integrated inquiry philosophy of Al Mataf School, in collaboration with the SLT, through policy, practice, effective pedagogy, resources, and curriculum across the school.
Establish systems and processes based on data analysis, with the SLT to assess and analyze student assessment, progress, and achievement data.
Map and review all achievement standards annually to guide grade planning to ensure coverage and depth of teaching.
Assist teachers with the gathering and analysis of classroom data on progress and attainment.
Work collaboratively to decide on Al Mataf School Development Goals for improved student achievement so that there is clarity and consensus.
Take direct responsibility for the development, effectiveness, and management of teacher intervention and support programs.
Plan and lead professional learning in pedagogy and curriculum.
Recommend and manage resource selection and allocation to priority teaching goals.
In conjunction with SLT and GLLs, support the evaluation of teaching and student outcomes through regular classroom visits, modeling, and provision of formative and summative feedback to teachers about effective mathematics practice.
Prepare and monitor school action plans and provide regular feedback to the SLT.
Contribute to quality assurance arrangements across schools to help improve the quality of teaching and learning.
Participate, as directed, in School Reviews to identify and disseminate best practices and formulate, where required, appropriate school improvement goals related to achievement and teaching.
Work with the SLT on the preparation of the relevant section of the SDP and inspection documentation.
Develop a deep understanding of ICT platforms and support tools in mathematics, leading the management, use, and implementation of these.
Help teachers to identify areas for improvement in their teaching practice and support their development.
Plan and run regular parent support meetings about curriculum learning to create parent partnerships at least twice each term.

Taaleem

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices about child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is supporting the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in their commitment to establishing a “First Rate Education System” for all students.

We currently manage and operate 8 ESE public-private partnership schools in the UAE, to raise the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth.

Al Maktoum Primary School, Al Diyafah Street, Al Satwa Al Qarayan C1 School, Al Qarayan, Sharjah Al Mataf C1 School, RAK Al Furqan C1 School, East Sharjah Sheikha Mariam C1 School, Sharjah Wadi Al Helo C1, Kalba Omar Abdul Aziz C1, Ajman Lubna Bent Hubab C1, Dibba

Due to the success of Taaleem's Ajyal Generation School project, this summer 2024, we will be awarded 2 new additional campuses and we are therefore looking for outstanding educators to join our growing family!

We are seeking dedicated, resilient teachers who are committed to the long-term goals of this project. We would like to recruit individuals who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process, and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals.

Taaleem Teachers inspire young minds. As a Taaleem teacher, you will join one of the largest, most-respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic) was established in 2004 and we recruit the very best teachers who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner.

The Taaleem teacher embodies, radiates, and transmits the unique Taaleem ethos of excellence, innovation, creativity, and compassion. Through inspirational teaching, with a deep understanding of students’ individual learning needs, the Taaleem teacher strives to ensure that our distinctive curriculum programs lay firm foundations for academic and professional success, personal and spiritual fulfillment, and a love of lifelong learning in every one of our students.

Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents. Aside from your qualifications, personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you’re able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!

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