Teaching and Learning Coach - Dibba

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

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. 

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.