Teacher - Islamic Studies - Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 Charter School - AY 25-26

Role Overview

Teacher - Islamic Studies at Mubarak Bin Mohammed Cycle 2 Charter School for Academic Year 25-26, ALDAR EDUCATION.

Role Purpose

Deliver inspiring Islamic Studies lessons that achieve the best possible outcomes for students, while fostering positive relationships across the school community and supporting the development of the whole child.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and present sessions that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Organize classroom provision and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Ensure the Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Plan engaging lessons alongside fellow teachers that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly to support student development.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention.
• Be reflective of classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjust environment, planning, and curriculum to reflect this.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate, and challenge 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 demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.

Collaboration and Community

• Work as part of a team with strong collaboration and communication at all levels.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.

Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.
• Work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A 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.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.