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Job Description
Teaching and Learning
To ensure that effective teaching and learning strategies are consistently embedded, promoting high standards for student progress and supporting the ongoing development of professional practice.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective Islamic B lessons in line with curriculum and school expectations.
- Inspire students academically, morally, and spiritually through high-quality Islamic Education.
- Maintain high expectations for student engagement, behaviour, and achievement.
- Use assessment data to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support student improvement.
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students, including those requiring additional support Contribute to the review and development of Islamic B schemes of work and curriculum planning
Curriculum and Department Contribution
- Contribute to the review and development of Islamic B schemes of work and curriculum planning.
- Ensure continuity and progression within the secondary Islamic curriculum
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to share good practice and improve teaching and learning
- Support departmental initiatives, events, and enrichment activities
Professional Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and learning
- Uphold school policies, including assessment, marking, behaviour, safeguarding, and health and safety
- Participate fully in meetings, professional development, and whole-school events
- Demonstrate professionalism in punctuality, conduct, and appearance at all times
- Engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve practice
Skills
- Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for working in a culturally diverse, non-selective international school
- A collaborative, reflective, and professional approach to education
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI
GEMS Wellington International School, a mixed private school for children aged 3-18, is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai and is owned and run by GEMS Education. Student numbers are over 2,800, around half of whom are British. The school was established in 2005 and offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13. It also offers opportunities for students to excel in leadership, sport, creative and performing arts. The extensive amenities available to the students at GEMS Wellington International School include a full range of sports facilities, multiple science laboratories, an astronomy observatory, a recording studio and an underground music floor. All GEMS teachers have access to the GEMS Professional Development programme and over 150 events and workshops each year to help keep their teaching practices cutting-edge. GEMS Wellington International aims to celebrate the diversity within the school and to create a nurturing environment with a strong, open and positive partnership between all stakeholders and the wider community. Parent participation in their children’s education is strongly encouraged. The school believes that, to be successful, children must be happy. Broadening their interests and personal qualities is an important feature of school life and there is a commitment to cultivating independence in students from an early age. Creative and critical thinking within the context of meaningful real-life learning experiences is promoted and the school endeavours, above all, to equip its students with the skills, attitudes and attributes required to become respectful, proactive citizens in an international community - respectful of themselves, each other and the world around them.