Teacher - Social Studies

Main Responsibilities

• Teamwork and collaboration
  Be a good communicator at all levels
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children
• Cooperate with curriculum support staff where applicable to support children’s development

• Clear understanding of the curriculum
• Organise classroom provision, learning resources, and create displays that encourage a positive and engaging learning environment
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater for the whole ability range within the class
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments
• Reflect on the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists if required
• Ensure the Bateen World Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are embedded throughout the curriculum

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student’s progress at Parent‑Teacher Conferences and other meetings

• Follow the school’s behaviour policy
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to students’ needs, inspiring, motivating, and challenging pupils
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy
• Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well‑being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background
• Positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life
• Clean Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check