Drama Teacher (Whole College)

Join our dynamic team at Brighton College Dubai! We're expanding and in search of exceptional teachers to join us in August 2024.

Duties and responsibilities

• To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United Arab Emirates.
• To teach a timetable, carry out staff duties (as determined by CLT) and actively support the Co-Curricular Activities program leading a minimum of two activities per week.
• Prepare lessons and data required for KHDA inspections and other body accreditations.

Teaching and Learning:

• To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalized teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping, regular feedback and follow up.
• To be aware of and comply with all the College policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting.
• To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using the agreed formats.
• To assist with covering colleagues as required.
• To attend all meetings and staff development sessions as required.
• To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required internal and external tests and examinations.

Professional responsibilities:

• To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment.
• To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner.
• To attend parents’ events, assemblies, productions, sporting and special events.
• To be responsible for all College resources particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the College letters, social media and publications as necessary.
• To contribute to the College’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan.
• To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this.
• To be in school prior to 7.00am and until at least 4.00pm (subject to confirmation of College operation hours).
• To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head Master, Head of Senior School or member of the CLT.

Pastoral:

• To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances and to foster the personal and social developments of each pupil in your care.
• To have positive relationship with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• To actively promote the social, moral, and cultural ethos of the College community.
• To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying with, all the College polices, including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and the Anti-Bullying Policy.
• To be familiar with in all the College’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College community at all times.
• To always promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils.
• To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children.

Person Specification:

• As a teacher of drama, essential qualities will include the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider staff team.
• Confidence in presenting to parents, pupils and colleagues.
• A warm, engaging and approachable personality.
• Reliable and respectful at all times.
• The successful candidate will have a university degree and teaching qualification from a recognised academic institution.
• A distinguished record of teaching, flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a premier school, showing the capacity for creativity and innovation across and beyond the curriculum.
• A strong record of professional development and able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in CPD and the College’s PDR and appraisal processes.
• Able to work successfully under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
• A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice and a working knowledge of GCSE and A-Level qualifications.
• Proactive in all aspects of College life through participation and support.
• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of Brighton College.
• The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have at least 2 years’ experience.

The application process:

All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

1. Letter of application (to be provided in the Supporting Statement Section of your TES application) addressed to Mr. Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai. Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
2. CV (maximum 4 sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer should be uploaded here

Incomplete applications will not be considered and Brighton College Dubai reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the School applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date for applications.

Child Protection & Safeguarding:

Brighton College Dubai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that should your application be successful, a police check will be undertaken in the country of origin; in the UK, a disclosure will be requested from the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service.