English DP Language and Literature

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The IB Diploma Programme (DP) English Language and Literature teacher embodies Taaleem’s ethos of excellence, inquiry, creativity, and compassion. The teacher delivers a rigorous and engaging IB DP curriculum that develops critical thinkers, skilled communicators, and globally minded learners.

Through expert subject knowledge and inquiry-based pedagogy, the teacher inspires students to analyse, interpret, and evaluate a wide range of literary and non-literary texts in English. The role focuses on preparing students for success in IB assessments while fostering intellectual curiosity, intercultural understanding, and a lifelong appreciation of language and literature.

Key Relationships (Internal and External)

Students, parents, colleagues, Head of English, IB Diploma Coordinator, Head of Secondary, and Senior Leadership Team.

• Deliver the IB DP English Language and Literature curriculum with fidelity to IB standards and practices.
• Develop students’ critical reading, analytical writing, and oral communication skills across literary and non-literary texts.
• Cultivate inquiry-based learning that encourages interpretation, evaluation, and global contextual understanding.
• Promote academic honesty in line with IB expectations.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively, including IB-style assessment criteria.
• Prepare students for internal and external IB assessments (Paper 1, Paper 2, HL Essay, IO).
• Integrate TOK (Theory of Knowledge) links and global contexts into teaching and learning.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including EAL, SEN, and high-achieving students.
• Use educational technology effectively to enhance engagement, analysis, and independent learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress, attainment, and areas for development.
• Contribute to collaborative planning within the English department and wider IB team.
• Support school events, literary activities, debates, writing clubs, and enrichment programmes.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion policies at all times.
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned with IB philosophy and UAE cultural values.

• Plan and deliver well-structured IB DP lessons that develop higher-order thinking skills.
• Teach a range of texts including literature in translation, world literature, and non-literary texts (media, speeches, essays, advertising, etc.).
• Develop students’ ability to analyse authorial choices, stylistic features, and contextual influences.
• Prepare students for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) requirements.
• Assign, assess, and provide feedback on essays, commentaries, and oral presentations.
• Foster independent learning skills required for IB success, including research and critical inquiry.
• Regularly review and adapt schemes of work in line with IB updates and student needs.

• Apply IB assessment criteria accurately and consistently.
• Track student progress using data-informed strategies.
• Provide detailed formative feedback to improve analytical and writing skills.
• Contribute to school reporting cycles with high-quality written reports.
• Support students in setting targets aligned with IB grade descriptors.

• Engage actively in IB workshops and professional learning communities.
• Stay current with developments in literary theory, language studies, and pedagogy.
• Reflect on teaching practice and incorporate feedback to improve outcomes.
• Participate in DP curriculum review…