Primary teacher (for August 2023)

We are looking for primary teachers to join our growing school for next academic year. You must-

1. Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
2. Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland
3. Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be

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.

If this applies to you – please read on...

The Aquila School opened in September 2018, initially with only primary children, growing to become a mixed 3-18 through school in future years. The school is located in a residential area of Dubailand and focuses on providing children with amazing learning. We have grown very quickly and expect to have around 1300 pupils from FS1 to Y11 in the coming school year.

Children and families love our 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.

The Aquila School is the first new build school designed and managed by The International Schools Partnerships (ISP) a comparatively new and rapidly growing organisation with schools in Europe, the Middle East, Mexico and the USA.

The role - Job description for teacher

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’

Key qualities and skills:

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre (an on-site centre for children with SPLD), makes as much progress as possible
• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive

Core purposes:

• To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through relevant and engaging learning experiences
• To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school

Key duties for all teachers include:

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
• To lead extra-curricular activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
• To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
• To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
• To actively participate in the professional development process of self and others

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.

To be line managed by the Head of Primary

Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 7.25am- 12pm Friday plus occasional evening and weekend work

Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar

Person Specification:

Essential

1. UK/Irish Qualified teacher status 
2.  Experience of teaching in the UK/Ireland
3.  Ability to use initiative, be flexible, fun, resiliant proactive and positive
4. Ability to plan lessons which enable children to be independent, active learners and make as much progress as possible
5. Willingness to work above and beyond to contribute to the development of a learning community
6.  Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships with all members of the school community

Desirable

1. Experience working in a range of key stages
2. Experience working in an international school
3. Evidence of continuing professional development beyond that provided in school

 To get a flavour of our school please visit our website and follow us on social media.

How to apply

Interested applicants should ensure they meet the person specification. The closing date for this role is 23rd December with initial interviews taking place in early January. Please apply by clicking on the 'Apply on school website' button and include a copy of your updated CV and cover letter

About the International Schools Partnership Group

The Aquila School is owned by a London based company called International Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Spain, Costa Rica, Chile, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, and Mexico educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to over 46 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 30,000 pupils and 5,000 staff located across the globe.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more pupils and staff to the group.

All our schools:

• Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze
• Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful
• Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.
• Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we are.