AFL Teacher

Position Overview

Position at The Hamilton International School LLC

Type : Permanent

Department : Academic

Line Manager : Head of Arabic

Functional Reporting : N / A

Rationale

The purpose of the role of AFL Teacher is to promote a love for students of all abilities at the school. They must share the responsibility for planning teaching and assessments of the subject that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential as well as raise the standards of student attainment and achievement. They must take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy and articulacy as well as set high expectations and standards which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. The AFL Teacher will be a suitably qualified educator with a proven capacity to lead and effectively deliver teaching and learning to a very high standard. The AFL Teacher will be teaching IBDP level Arabic and have a good knowledge of IB Arabic requirements. They will be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible and as independently as possible. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues and support the work of the school. The AFL Teacher will promote and model good relationships with students, colleagues and parents. They will require initiative, be empathetic and proactive with a personable and positive character. The post holder will be required to have a positive impact on the work of the school e.g. through subject leadership and extracurricular activities.

Key Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Learning and Teaching

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils rooted in mutual respect
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour that are expected of pupils

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Plan and teach well‑structured lessons

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

General

Health and Safety

Personal and Professional Conduct

All teachers are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Teachers must maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour within and outside school by :

Teachers must have an understanding of and always act within the cultural expectations of Qatar and the policies and expectations of the school which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Any other duties that the Principal may from time to time ask the postholder to perform.

Position Requirements

Education

Experience

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Ideally previous experience of teaching IB Arabic A, B or Ab at IBDP level

Language

English is mandatory

Required Skills and Knowledge

Competencies

Attributes

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