EYFS Teacher

EYFS Teacher
Al Shohub School are seeking to appoint outstanding KG teachers

Description of the role:

• Have a secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and current developments
• Engage, inspire and motivate students
• Create a safe and nurturing environment in which EYFS students will be encouraged to thrive and learn and where creativity is at the heart of learning and development.
• Observe, plan and assess students according to their ability
• Plan a range of activities in line with EYFS outcomes and children’s interest.

Required Candidate profile:

• UK National - (Female only)
• A qualified teacher holding a valid Bachelor of Education in Early Education or a degree and PGCE in Early Childhood Studies
• Minimum 4 years teaching experience in the Gulf or in UK
• 21st Century teaching skills
• Clear police checks
• Ideally UAE/international experience
• Excellent references

AL SHOHUB SCHOOL

Al Shohub School is situated in Khalifa City Abu Dhabi. It is a privately owned school, which was originally set up in 1999 to provide a British curriculum education for Emirati girls.  Although it has developed a lot along the way, Al Shohub is still very much a ‘local’ school, catering for a predominantly Emirati clientele, which now caters for the 3 – 18 age group (girls only from Year 5). We adhere as closely as possible to the National Curriculum of England & Wales, within certain cultural and religious constraints, culminating in IGCSE and AS & A2 level examinations.  All lessons are taught in English, apart from Arabic and Islamic Studies, which comprise approximately 20% of lesson time, as prescribed by the Ministry of Education.

Nearly all our students are native Arabic speakers, but English is the official language of the school and it is not necessary for the teachers to have any knowledge of Arabic.  Although we have students of quite a broad ability range, prospective students are admitted, based on performance in English and Mathematics entrance tests.  Over the past few years, the curriculum has been brought closely in line with the ethos and pedagogy of the NC, with emphasis, for example, on independent, differentiated learning, cohesive assessment and AfL strategies and tracking procedures. 

The school leadership team is British and our aim is to employ British-trained and experienced staff.  During the past five years, Al Shohub has expanded rapidly at primary level, with four-form entry up to Year 3 and three-form entry up to Year 4; the ‘girls only’ sections (Years 5 – 9) are two-form entry and one-form entry for Year 10 -12.

The school is funded solely through the fees, which are in the middle bracket for Abu Dhabi private schools. Fee levels, as well as many administrative and curricular areas, are subject to the approval and licensing regulations of Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) www.adec.ac.ae .

Until five years ago, Al Shohub was one of only four exclusively British Curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi; there are now fifteen. All the other British schools have an expatriate student base, with typically 25-30% Emirati students. At the moment, 95% of Al Shohub students are Emirati and we are the only British school which is not mixed throughout; we will remain a girls’ school from Year 5.  Al Shohub is a member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and an accredited centre for CIE and Edexcel examination boards.

In Abu Dhabi, 13 different curriculums are offered in total, with the Ministry of Education (Arabic), American and Indian curriculums being the most prevalent. These reflect the diverse population of the United Arab Emirates, where expatriates constitute approximately 80% of the total population. 

Additional information

The appointee will sign up for an initial one-year expatriate contract, which will be annually renewable thereafter. We can also offer the right candidate a friendly, constructive and supportive working environment, with lots of challenges ahead.  Along with that, there should be huge job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future development of the school. Our students are responsive and respectful, but lively at the same time, as we equip them with the skills to make a positive contribution to their society as adults.  Abu Dhabi is an exciting place to work, a vibrant city with lots going on and very welcoming to expatriates who are respectful of local culture and social norms.  It is rapidly establishing itself as the cultural (as well as the actual) capital of the UAE.  If you want an ‘authentic’ and fulfilling ex-pat experience, then Al Shohub is a rewarding place to work.

Requirements:

• Female applicants only
• Minimum of four years qualified teaching experience in a UK approved school

Please send a copy of your CV to include qualifications, a recent photograph and covering letter to recruitment@alshohub.org  mentioning the post for which you have applied in the subject line. Initial interviews will be held via Skype.