English Teacher

OverviewDescription: Position at Aspen Heights Educational Facilities Management Sole Proprietorship LLC. Title: Secondary English Teacher/Head of English Role Profile.Purpose of Role: To provide the professional leadership and management of the subject required to ensure high standards of attainment through the delivery of highly effective teaching and learning. The Head of English is required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. They are required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the school.About the School: Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious school based on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. We are proud of our community ethos and our commitment to ensuring all children are provided with personalised learning experiences and the proper support to ensure they can progress in learning in all areas and achieve academic success.ISP Principles: Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesGrade: Middle Leadership GroupTeaching allocation: 75Responsible to: Head of SecondaryResponsible for: Teaching staff within the subject areaSTRATEGIC DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUBJECT: Within the context of the school’s ethos, policies and procedures the Head of English will develop and implement subject policies, plans, targets and practices to:Develop and implement procedures and practices which reflect Aspen Heights British Schools commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learningCreate a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching itEstablish a clear shared understanding of the importance and role of the department in contributing to the students’ spiritual, moral and cultural development and in preparing students for adult lifeWork with the Leadership Team to establish short, medium and long-term plans for the development and resourcing of the departmentLiaise with colleagues in the secondary phase to ensure the effective transition of students into Year 7Monitor the progress made in achieving departmental plans and targets, evaluate the effects on teaching and learning and, in close consultation with the Leadership Team, use this analysis to guide further improvementLEARNING AND TEACHINGLeaders of Learning secure and sustain effective teaching of the subject, evaluate the quality and standards of students’ achievement and set targets for improvement to:Monitor to ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students including those of high ability and those with additional educational needsEnsure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject and communicate this information to studentsProvide guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the department and of different studentsEnsure that curriculum delivery is maintained and that meaningful work is provided for classes when colleagues are absentEnsure effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information technology skills in the subjectWorking in close consultation with the Leadership Team, establish and implement clear procedures and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student attainment and use this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for future improvementEnsure that information about students’ achievements in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subjectEstablish clear targets for student achievement and evaluate progress and achievement by all students including those with special educational and linguistic needsEvaluate the teaching of the subject in the school, use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement and take action to improve further