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Teacher of Business - MYP/DP

Teacher of Business - MYP/DP

Dar Al Marefa Private School

Al Khawaneej, Dubai

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Salary:
Tax Free Package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
22-8-22
Apply by:
20 February 2022

Job overview

About Us:

An inspiring initiative by one of the most prominent UAE families Al Ghurair, Dar Al Marefa School is a top-ranked and widely recognized bilingual International Baccalaureate® school in Dubai, with a broader academic vision – to make a significant contribution to the next generation of the UAE by partnering with parents, friends and the local community.

Dar Al Marefa is an IB World School offering a bilingual education in English and Arabic. Our curriculum reflects our respect for local and regional cultures while preparing our students for an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Our teaching staff from 17 different nationalities provide a world-class education to our student body from over 35 countries. The school has relocated to an innovative new campus in Al Khawaneej with high end facilities, led by an inspirational leadership team. 

Due to our continuous growth, we welcome new members of staff to join our wonderful team of international educators every year. With a passion for teaching and the ability to inspire student inquiry and engagement, we are seeking applications from educators with the ability to differentiate learning and to demonstrate a deep commitment to educating the child in a holistic manner.

The role:

The MYP/DP Business Teacher Responsible for overall development and grooming of students i.e. physically, mentally, socially and academically with the overall  objective that these  students will contribute towards the development of the community in future.

 • Ensure that the written, taught and assessed curriculum, across the MYP and DP is relevant, engaging, in line with the philosophical and organizational requirements of the International Baccalaureate, and Dar Al Marefa. 

• Ensure collaborative planning is effective and efficient.

• Ensure (along with other curriculum coordinators) that international mindedness and the IB Learner Profile are central to the ethos, operation and strategic direction of the school.

• Liaise with other curriculum coordinators to ensure that the written, taught and assessed curriculum are consistent and coherent across all sections of the school.

• Ensure that all key IB required policies are effective and regularly updated.

• Support the school with the Preparation and implementation of DP evaluation visits.

• Engaging and motivating students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations of the IB Diploma assessments/tests. 

• Celebrating student success in line with the values of the school and the IB in MYP and DP results. 

• Providing regular reports on progress and developments to the Head of School.

• Contributing to official DM social media feeds.

• Drive the school to ever improving outcomes for all students, by all measures, including those set out by the UAE National Agenda.

• Representing areas of knowledge, understanding and skills, in all their richness, to students taught.

• Engaging and motivating students to achieve at levels that are beyond their expectations and previous limits.

• Using excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to enthuse students and enable students to enjoy learning.

• Making full use of ICT and the new technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for students of all ages and attainment levels.

• Planning lessons taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences and capabilities.

• Encouraging and enabling all students to become effective, confident and independent life-long learners.

• Maintaining excellent professional relationships with colleagues by making a wider professional contribution to the continuing improvement of the school.

• Planning and delivery of a MYP and PYP programme of learning opportunities and activities to enrich and enhance the taught curriculum.

• Co-operating with colleagues to establish and maintain fair and consistent disciplinary practices in the classroom, around the school and on school trips, and taking active measures to protect students from all forms of abuse, including racist or sexist abuse, bullying, and any kind of corporal punishment.

• Communicate open and professionally with parents on a regular basis about the attainment and progress of their child.

• Maintain high levels of confidentiality when speaking to parents and external parties.

• Model good practice of academic honesty

• Contribute actively to department discussions in meeting.

• Contribute to and plan after-school activities as required.

• Actively support the school partnership with the community e.g. attending school / community events which may occasionally occur at weekends or in the evening i.e. school concerts etc.

• Teach with consistent effectiveness the students in her/his classes, taking full account of all students’ individual educational needs.

• Set and mark work to be carried out by the students in school, at home and elsewhere as appropriate.

• Make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of students.

• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students in her/his classes.

• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Economics/Business
  • Two years experience working in a school (preferably IB)
  • Experience of working for an educational institution
  • Specific Knowledge
  • ICT and computer Illiterate
  • Curriculum Development Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Administrative and Organizational Skills
  • Valid American Teaching License, PGCE with UK Qualified Teachers Status, Bachelors of Education or SACE; 
  • Minimum 3 years proven teaching experience essential; ideally within an IB school; 
  • Proven track record in delivering outstanding results;  
  • Professional commitment to the successful implementation of an enriched IB/MYP and/or IB/DP curriculum; 
  • High level of IT Skills; 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with students, parent and peers; 
  • Be willing to engage in extra-curricular activities; 
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the School.

Living in Dubai:

As one of the world’s most dynamic cities and an international hub, Dubai is a major player in the international teaching market offering first-class education. Dar al Marefa seek diversity and inspiring academics who have the same family values as we do. 

We provide a generous package which includes; a tax-free salary, residence visa, private medical insurance, an annual flight allowance home and tuition fee concessions. We can help you with the stress of relocation and can provide you high quality company accommodation.

Application Process

To apply, please complete and submit your TES application form.

All appointments are subject to interview, successful references and background checks, visa and work permit approval as per UAE Labour law and KHDA approval.

About Dar Al Marefa Private School

+971 288 5782

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An inspiring educational initiative by one of the most prominent UAE families Al Ghurair, Dar Al Marefa School is a top-ranked and widely recognised bilingual International Baccalaureate® school in Dubai, with an ambitious and innovative vision – to make a significant contribution to the next generation of the UAE by partnering with parents, friends and the local community, providing an outstanding educational offer to its students. 

Our Vision - is to create a community that fosters lifelong learning, is rooted in its values and beliefs, and is open minded, tolerant and appreciates diversity. Our graduates are principled and courageous individuals, ready to contribute to a more just, equitable and peaceful world.   

Our Mission - is to build a consistent, challenging and safe learning environment that supports each child in exploring their capabilities, encourages them to respect other cultures and embrace the world with open-mindedness, understanding and confidence. 

Dar Al Marefa is an IB World School offering a bilingual education in English and Arabic. 

Our curriculum reflects our respect for local and regional cultures while preparing our students for an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Our current teaching staff hail from 17 different nationalities and provide a world-class education to our student body, themselves representing over 35 countries. 

In 2019, we moved to a new ‘state of the art’ campus, designed in partnership with Pritzker Prize Award winning Spanish architects RCR Arquitectes. Together we have envisaged and created a healthy and dynamic learning environment for students, teachers and wider community. The new campus will cater for 2000 students across the 3 programs of PYP, MYP and DP.

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