FS Mentor Cover Citizens School Dubai UAE

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Job Overview

At Citizens School, our focus is on Inspiring, Empowering, and enabling all learners to Thrive.

Your role will be to bring this vision to life guiding learners to discover their potential, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning, and supporting them in thriving in their own unique ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Knowledge
• Embrace an innovative approach to curriculum and pedagogy, and a willingness to research and apply updated, best practice in all areas of education;
• Model a clear understanding of all subjects taught as part of a FS curriculum, with the ability to adapt and innovate, recognising that each child s learning will be tailored to their needs, abilities and interests;
• Model and take responsibility for promoting high standards of communication, collaboration, curiosity and creativity;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the development of reading, writing and maths in a FS setting, and how to enhance these throughout a thematic curriculum.
• Curriculum Design and Adaptation
• Plan, create and develop exciting and engaging learning opportunities that enhance knowledge, skills and learning habits in all areas of the curriculum;
• Plan learning that takes into account the National Curriculum and considers how to extend learning opportunities by implementing the six strands of the Citizens Tapestry;
• Consider regulatory subjects in region and ensure that these are incorporated into the wider learning experience for students;
• Clearly plan for students of all abilities, accounting for those who need support or challenge by making sure that lessons are tailored to the needs of all students;
• Plan for effective use of digital technology;
• Plan for effective use of learning resources which optimise learning;
• Link planned outcomes and formative assessment opportunities to ensure that there is a deep understanding of next steps in learning;
• Use internal tracking systems to monitor and report on progress;
• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents with regards to learning, including; mindset, wellbeing and holistic progress.
• Learning and Teaching
• Create and nurture a positive and inclusive learning environment which supports high expectations and a purposeful atmosphere;
• Treat students with respect, building relationships rooted in trust and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher s professional position;
• Promote a love of learning and children s intellectual curiosity.
• Regularly reflect on and critically evaluate your own teaching and the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching;
• Be open minded to coaching and appraisal, taking on board praise and dialogue around development;
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team to develop best practice, share ideas and work cohesively to bring out the best in every member of the community;
• Work in partnership with Teaching Assistants, therapists and education support staff to support all students in the School;
• Share expertise through Professional Learning and Development (PLD);
• Engage in Action Research and be willing to experiment with approaches that could positively impact the wellbeing and development of students and subjects;
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the School including contributing to the broad co-curricular programme on offer;
• Develop a strong partnership with parents/carers and the wider community. Assist them to support their child s learning at home and communicate effectively with parents with regard to students mindset and well-being;
• Citizens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment;
• Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others;
• Support and encouraging fundamental values such as the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs;
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the School and maintain high standards in personal attendance and punctuality;
• Provide an effective role model for students in terms of your own professional practice.
• Other Responsibilities
• Model a clear understanding of all subjects taught as part of the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with the ability to adapt and innovate, recognising that each child s learning will be tailored to their needs, abilities and interests;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the development of reading, writing and maths in a Primary setting, and how to enhance these throughout a thematic curriculum;
• Ability to plan learning opportunities with other colleagues, including best transition processes.
  
  

Additionally, all staff are required to undertake any other duties that may be allocated, in consultation with the Principal.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education.
• 3+ years experience in a similar or larger organization, Data analysis, and report development highly sought
• Strong knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, and early years teaching methodologies.
• Experience in data analysis and report development is highly desirable.
  
  

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents:

Completed Citizens TES Application Form

Up-to-date CV with a recent photograph

Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

Start Date: Immediate