Cover Supervisor - Secondary

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to 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

Job Overview

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park are currently recruiting for a highly qualified Cover Supervisor - Secondary.

Due to continued expansion and growth, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park are seeking a Cover Supervisor - Secondary 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 an outstanding, 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. 

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 part of the Taaleem family of schools and offers high quality education to over 1800 students aged between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been designed to the highest specifications with the 21st century learning needs of students in mind. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre; radio station; large, light and airy classrooms; an 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool with training pool; large sports field with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning spaces, innovation lab and food technology room. Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international 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.

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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.