Islamic Studies Teacher for Secondary
Job Description
Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
Deliver the required curriculum; demonstrating accurate and up to date knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
Plan and deliver quality lessons to motivate students. Create and utilise appropriate materials and the classroom environment to cater for different learning styles.
Show written evidence of planning and preparation on request. Establish and maintain records of curriculum and year plans, attendance, teaching resources, assessment plans etc.
Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
Teach students assigned according to their individual needs using appropriate teaching strategies that meet student needs and abilities eg late-entering students, ESL, low academic ability, gifted and talented etc.
Set and mark work. Assess, record and report on the academic development, progress and attainment of students and use assessment to ensure the curriculum meets the individual student’s needs.
Display competence in using media and technology in the classroom.
Promote the general progress and well-being of students and provide guidance to students on educational matters.
Communicate with persons outside the school where appropriate (eg Ministry of Education officials).
Participate in appraisal and Performance Management procedures and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Work alongside colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, resources, courses of study and pastoral arrangements.
Participate in, and lead where appropriate, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes in the school. Promote good working relationships through active leadership and sharing of ideas, materials and experiences.
Monitor and supervise safe and appropriate student behavior. Plan and implement strategies to encourage self-discipline and manage disruptive behavior.
Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding and promote a love of learning.
Assist in the planning and organising of school events and functions (eg inter-house competitions, concerts, school plays, prize days etc).
Communicate and meet with parents regularly promoting the GEMS philosophy and core values; keep parents regularly informed of students’ progress while respecting the confidentiality of student-related information
Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
Skills
Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area. Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life.
Education
Bachelors/ Masters/ BEd in Islamic
Job Location Sharjah, UAE Company Industry Primary/Secondary Education Job Role Teacher Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 4 Residence Location United Arab Emirates
GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL - SHARJAH
Education Sharjah, United Arab Emirates GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah is a highly successful international sister school to The Westminster School, Dubai and GEMS Westminster School, RAK. The GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah opened in 2012 and follows the internationally recognised English National (British) Curriculum. The school prepares students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)... , Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge, London, and EDEXCEL (UK). We currently cater to FS1 to Year 13.
