Primary Teacher

Job Description

Al Shomoukh International School is actively hiring Primary Homeroom Teachers. The Primary Homeroom Teacher will educate students between Grade one to Grade 6, following the National British Curriculum. Teachers within the Primary Department will performduties including, but not limited to: Make every student feel safe and welcome in your classroom. Be a role model for students in terms of positive attitude, kindness, and respect towards others. Plan and deliver lessons that help each student achieve learningobjectives and curriculum goals. Create a clean and inviting classroom environment which fosters imagination and self-esteem through the presentation of student work. Develop and implement a suitable classroom management system. Adapt standard teaching methodsto meet different student needs and interests. Establish and affect rules for acceptable behaviour. Make referrals for assistance where necessary. Clearly communicate your needs and expectations to your teaching assistant. Contribute to exploring studentseducational needs and attainment potential. Plan daily and long-term lesson plans according the prescribed curriculum. Assess, evaluate and assign appropriate work for students. Developing childrens interests, abilities and coordination using a variety ofcreative activities including art, sport and music. Maintain productive working habits and discipline in the classroom. Supervising students throughout the day, both in the classroom and outside during breaks. Maintain effective communication with all stakeholdersincluding parents, students, colleagues and heads of the department. Discussing students progress with parents and guardians, administrators and other professionals as necessary. Participate in school assemblies, staff, group or other meetings. Organize, attendand supervise school activities; excursions, school concerts, camps and sporting events. Contribute to Individual Education Plan conferences and reviews of officially identified students. Ensure a Contact Book is daily updated in appropriate cases. Collaboratewith parents, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator and others supporting the students. Contribute to developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan or Individual Behavioural Plan of identified students. Participate in and present professionaldevelopment seminars. Embrace high standards of professional practice through peer review and observation. Provide extra-curricular activity once per week after lesson dismissal time. Provide opportunities for Education Outside the Classroom. Maintain accuraterecords of class attendance and student progress. Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions. Organize the classroom displays and learning resources. Prepare lesson materials and resources in accordance with the schools procedures. Ensureclass equipment and facilities are clean and safe. Organize trips for your students and coordinate with your Head of Department and Head of Trips and Activities. Select and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to the students and learning activities.35.Ensure to upload students daily and weekly assessment results onto iCampus before the end of the week - this must be done regularly. Communicate with parents via the parent portal on a regular basis and you must respond back to parents messages within 24hours or less. Ensure display boards are showcasing students works and a new theme is implemented every 3-4 weeks. Assist in after-school late room duties. Required to attend duties assigned by the Head of Supervision. Respond back to all emails within 24hours or less. In certain situations, the school may require you to take on additional tasks which are not listed in your job description. In some cases, the school may request you to stay after school hours.