Description

Due to continued growth we are looking for an experienced inclusion teacher to join us in the coming 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.

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.

This role would be ideal for someone in an early stage of their career to embed the experience you have already gained in the UK.

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.

The role - Job description for teacher

In line with KHDA guidance the support teacher is “a highly competent teacher who demonstrates high level of skill and ability in applying inclusive approaches within their teaching practises.  Their core function is to serve as a role model, coach and mentor to classroom teachers as they work to develop their practises to meet the learning needs of the children”. 

Key qualities and skills:

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child 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 ‘real learning’
• 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 CAS 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 the community
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
• To be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leader 

Additional duties for the inclusion teacher include:

• To be a role model, coach and professional mentor to show excellent inclusive practises to meet the needs of all learners
• To work with children- groups or individuals- to implement interventions to accelerate achievement (at least 80%)
• To keep up to date with best practise relating to inclusive education
• To provide supply cover as and when needed (we hope this would be rarely) 

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school
Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.25am-12.00pm on Friday plus occasional evening and weekend work

Person Specification:

Essential     

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

Desirable     

• Experience working in a range of key stages     
• Experience working in an international school     
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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

Benefits     

• A generous tax free salary     
• End of service gratuity

Staff on our sponsorship will also be eligible to receive:     

• Housing allowance OR school accommodation     
• Health care for employee and up to 2 dependent children (if you sponsor them)     
• Annual flight allowance for employee     
• Two free places for children to attend The Aquila School under the assumption the school can meet their needs

Staff under our sponsorship not currently in the UAE receive the above and:     

• Flight into the UAE at start of contract and back to home country at end of contract

Benefit eligibility is dependent on family status at the time of joining and will require verification.

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 60 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 40,000 pupils and 7,000 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.