High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
The Aquila School
United Arab Emirates
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2021
Job overview
Due to an increase in pupil numbers and an expansion of our secondary phase, we have a vacancy for a High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join us in August 2021.
The Aquila School opened in September 2018, initially with only primary children, eventually becoming a mixed 3-18 through school. We are an English National Curriculum school located in a residential area of Dubailand and focus on providing children with amazing learning.
School vision:
‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress.’
Children love coming to school due to our focus on amazing learning and developing a sense of community and school connectedness. Teachers enjoy working here because they are genuinely empowered to teach the children what they need to learn right now.
For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’
How to apply:
Interested applicants should ensure they meet the person specification and apply via TES, including a copy of their updated CV which includes a paragraph titled ‘Why I am the right person for this post.’ Please also include details of 3 professional references (one being your current line manager/principal) and proof of identity (passport copy) in attachments. There is no closing date – we will appoint when we get the right person.
The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
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About The Aquila School
The Aquila School opened in September 2018 and serves as an international school with an affordable fee structure offering a high-quality education in Dubai. The school offers the National Curriculum for England & Wales adapted to meet the needs of our global community. At present we have pupils from FS1 to Y8 - year nines will join us in August 2021
We are a happy community school. Staff work hard to ensure our children love school, love learning and make as much progress as possible.
As we grow, we will offer a wide range of I GCSE options which provide breadth and balance in terms of arts, science and practical subjects. In the sixth form we will offer both IB and BTec qualifications.
As a growing school we seek to employ teachers who are very flexible in the ages and subjects that they teach.
The Aquila School Vision Statement
Our vision is known and owned by all members of our community and really does underpin all aspects of our work.
A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to. Ale choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress
What Matters at The Aquila School
- Our children are safe, supervised and well cared for at all times- children know that the first priority of every adult in school is their well being
- Amazing learning is key, lessons are enjoyable and relevant
- Every child makes as much progress as possible and teachers are held to account
- Teachers are empowered to teach the children what they need to know
- We celebrate and respect the culture, traditions and heritage of the host nation
- We are a community school- courteous and respectful relationships are key to our success
International Schools Partnership
The Aquila school is the flagship school of International Schools Partnership – a global family of over forty schools all over the world.
All our schools –
Help children learn to levels that amaze them.
Inspire children to be successful now and equip them to be successful later.
Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.
Aim to be the schools of choice for children and their families, wherever we are.
Please find more information here: http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/
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