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Primary Class Teacher (KG to Grade 5)

Primary Class Teacher (KG to Grade 5)

Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive tax-free salary
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
17 March 2022

Job overview

Al Dhafra Private Schools are owned by Dhafir Group, a highly successful and well-organised establishment based in the UAE. The group currently own 3 co-educational, all through schools based in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi is a high performing American curriculum school and a fully accredited US College Board Center.

THE SCHOOL

Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi is a well-respected and popular school with approximately 1200 students, meeting the needs of the local Emirati and diverse international community. The school is on a very exciting journey and has received very positive inspection reports from ADEK and Cognia. The school empowers its staff to fulfill their roles successfully and encourages and supports professional development. The school enjoys the benefits of dynamic, experienced leadership and management, a vibrant learning community, dedicated teachers and supportive governance. The school is located at the entrance to Abu Dhabi, perfectly situated to explore and experience the beauty of the emirates.

THE POST - Primary Class Teacher (KG to Grade 5), United Arab Emirates

We are seeking to appoint motivated, highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who would work alongside, develop and support a multi-cultural staff team in our continued pursuit of excellence. Our focus is purely on your ability as a practitioner so experience of the Common Core Curriculum we follow is not essential. Leadership opportunities may be available for the right candidate in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Coaching.

We invite applications from Teachers who are committed to:

  • Nurturing and developing every aspect of a child’s development
  • Making learning meaningful, student centered and enjoyable
  • Promoting a real sense of family community through working in partnership with all stakeholders
  • Their own and their colleagues’ professional development both within their school and across the Abu Dhabi network of schools
  • Supporting school improvement and aspiring to excellence
  • Contributing to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications / Person Specification

  • A relevant teaching qualification: minimum of a B.Ed. or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS/Teaching Diploma for the age group you will be teaching.
  • An excellent understanding of early years / primary teaching and learning
  • Experience / Understanding of English language learning, particularly for students for whom English is a second language
  • Excellent communication skills to lead by example, as well as collaborate with leaders, Senior Management and parents
  • Ability to research new initiatives and implement them whilst evaluating current processes.

Terms and conditions

  • 2 year contract renewable
  • Remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation or allowance, health insurance, flight allowance and end of contract gratuity.

Application

Please send your full CV, with details of two referees (including email addresses) and a recent photograph, along with a letter of application (2 sides of A4), making reference to your classroom practice, planning and assessment, experience and recent school initiatives to: secretary@dhafraschools.com

Please insert the position applied for as the subject of your email.

We apologise that only short-listed Candidates will be contacted.

Please visit www.dhafraschools.com for more information about us.

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About Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi

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Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi is a well-respected and popular school with over 1300 students, meeting the needs of the local Emirati and diverse international community. The school empowers its staff to fulfill their roles successfully and encourages and supports professional development. The school enjoys the benefits of dynamic, experienced leadership and management, a vibrant learning community, dedicated teachers and supportive governance. The school is located at the entrance to Abu Dhabi, perfectly situated to explore and experience the beauty of the emirates.

Principal

David Evans

Values and Vision

The aim of Al Dhafra Private Schools is to create students who are well-educated, retaining a strong sense of cultural identity while being internationally-minded. It is a supportive school environment with a culture of respect, tolerance and trust, and teaching is always of a high standard and high expectations are always placed on students.

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge

The school is on a very exciting journey and has recently received very positive inspection reports from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).  Al Dhafra Private School, Abu Dhabi is a K-12 school which has over 1300 students and delivers the American curriculum. Our students’ performance in examinations is excellent and has continued to improve during recent years. Our most recent inspection report states that, ‘Students demonstrate positive attitudes to learning through their very good behaviour and strong relationships with staff and each other’. This positivity is strongly supported by our owner and Board of Trustees who are committed to supporting the school to become ‘outstanding’ in the next few years.

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