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French Speaking Primary Class Teacher

Primary French Speaking Class Teacher required for August 2020

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is a leading day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic life-long learners, ready to embrace the opportunities of a global world.

Our school follows the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English with additional languages or in two bilingual English-French and English- German streams.

SISD is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Our unique curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community.

Our large eco-friendly campus ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting facilities that make the most of our location adjacent to Dubai Creek.

We have created a school that offers an outstanding education focused on both academic excellence and personal growth. We encourage students to take risks, become compassionate lifelong learners and responsible citizens who care for one another and contribute to a strong society through intercultural understanding and respect.

At SISD, a distinctive feature of school life is the diverse student body made up of more than 60 different nationalities. It is our strong belief that the next generation of international citizens will need to be dynamic, flexible and linguistically ambitious. This is why we offer all our students the opportunity to become multilingual.

Our international programmes reflect a sincere commitment to a Swiss vision of excellence in education to enable our students fully to embrace future opportunities.

We are looking for a Primary French Speaking Class Teacher for August 2020

Our team of international teaching staff is made up of highly qualified professionals who all share one goal: to provide quality education to all of our children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment.

All teachers will work closely with the PYP coordinator and Head of Primary School, Grade and Subject coordinators and share in curriculum development and after school activities.

The salary and benefits package reflects the fact that SISD is committed to excellence.

SISD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its employees and students. A police check and satisfactory references is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Posted: November 2019

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Location	Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	August 2020
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Elementary
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Accommodation provided to overseas candidates
Airfare reimbursement to commence employment in Dubai for overseas candidates plus annual flight or annual flight allowance
Visa
Medical insurance
Annual leave as per the school calendar
2 free child places subject to assessment and place availability
End of service gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Education
Additional School Requirements
As part of our commitment to our teachers personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will Be fully qualified and experienced teacher with a relevant Bachelor in Education and a relevant professional teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS or certification Speak French fluently or to French native level Have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in teaching preferably in a Primary IB school Have a proven track record of success Be proficient in a second language such as English, German or Arabic (would be highly valued) Have previous international teaching experience

About the School

About the School The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading day and boarding school located in the centre of Dubai, where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic life-long learners, ready to embrace future opportunities in a competitive, global world. Founded in 2015, our school currently welcomes 1200 students of more than 70 different nationalities, from Pre-KG to Grade 12 (ages 3 – 17). SISD follows the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in three streams focusing on personalized learning and the development of 21st century skills. Students choose between the international English with additional languages stream, the bilingual English-French or English- German streams. SISD is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). SISD is also candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IB CP). Our unique international curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community. Our state of the art, eco-friendly campus ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting and after school activities tailored to the personal needs and preferences of every student. Our BEST school values are at the heart of everything we do. This approach to education recognizes the importance of developing lasting human values alongside academic success. Bilingual With English as the foundation, our students will also speak, read and write in French, German or Arabic. As global citizens, we celebrate diversity, treating all languages and cultures with equal respect. Excellence We believe in having high standards and aspiring to be the best that we can be. We foster the spirit of enquiry, encouraging both creative and critical thinking. Sustainability We believe that social, cultural, economic and environmental awareness prepare us to play our part in shaping a better future for ourselves and those around us. Our school campus is eco-friendly, using less energy to deliver a more comfortable, healthier environment. Together In our international community, we know that when we all work together we are at our best. We view active participation in the community, from the most local to the most global, as the foundation of a valuable life. Our Programmes At the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) we follow the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme as a full continuum school from Pre-KG to Grade 12. We are also a member of the Swiss Group of Schools, CIS and ECIS. The programme from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 12 creates, develops and sustains a community of life-long learners and provides a coherent learning experience. The IB Programme aims to develop enquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. It is a programme that encourages students across the world to become active and compassionate learners. With an emphasis on developing a multi-lingual school community, we offer three streams at our school: The international stream with English and additional languages (French, German, Arabic and mother tongue languages) The English/ French bilingual The English/ German bilingual Our Teachers We look to recruit enthusiastic and committed educators who have an international outlook and a passion for teaching. Successful candidates will have demonstrated that they are motivated and are committed to inspiring students and enriching academic excellence.