Sociology and Social Studies Teacher
Job Profile
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Line manager is HOD for academic issues & Supervisor then HOS for pastoral issues.
Supporting and liaising closely with Subject team, Supervisor & HOSs to:
Pastoral & Academic Responsibilities
- Teaching & learning; implementing approved curriculum & assessment to support progress & attainment of all your students (including Teachers’ Planners, lesson plans, curriculum planning documents, SOW, using & creating resources, differentiation etc).
- Students’ discipline, pastoral care and academic development. Liaise with HOD/TL (academic issues), Supervisor & HOS (pastoral issues, Code of Conduct, Incident Slips, ‘On Report’ & Induction), parents (responding to messages from parents within 24 hours) and PRE as necessary.
- After-School Program ASP; at least one ASP Stay-back per week.
- Student Agendas; regular checking, use and follow-up of parents’ communication.
- Reports; provide as per SAIS assessment policy, attend PCM & other parents’ meetings punctually & with records & comments prepared.
- Safety; students & staff.
- Subject & Section assemblies, activities & events; take an active role in house system organizing & supporting (they should relate to the curriculum/School beliefs).
Other
- Organizing classroom learning resources and creating board displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
- Providing Feedback and marking work to facilitate positive students’ development
- Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students’ development
- Providing feedback to parents on students’ progress at parents' meetings.
- Follow, support & help to develop all SAIS aims, Vision, improvement plans, policies and practices.
- Plan & organize educational visits in accordance to school & ADEK guidelines.
- Professional duties as reasonably delegated by line manager & SLT (eg. Break duties, exam invigilation, detention and other cover, after-school duty, ASP, exam marking, ADEK formalities, Accreditation & Inspection preparation etc)
- Committees & meetings; attend as reasonably delegated by HOD/SLT.
- Resource and training; inform HOD of
- Attend PD/INSET & support Coaching relating to personal/school targets.
- Meet deadlines as requested by line manager & SLT.
- Promote effective teamwork within Subject, Section & across whole school
- Promote SAIS positively with community while maintaining complete confidentiality.
- Respect local culture, customs and laws.
- Promote & model SAIS beliefs & Values.
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| Location | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Start Date | August 2022 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Middle School, High School |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Major | Education in Sociology |