Early Years Coordinator

Job Summary

We, at GEMS International School, Al Khail, are looking for an experienced Early Years Coordinator to join our exceptional team for the start of the ’21-22 academic year. GEMS teachers deliver dynamic and creative curriculum in world class schools to motivated students.

Early Years Coordinators at GEMS perform a very important dual role. Please see details below.

As a leader:

• Model highly effective principles of teaching and instructional differentiation
• Assist teachers develop learning targets for students
• Effectively model, communicate and support the implementation of best practices, GEMS culture of kindness and the GEMS/GIS core values
• Demonstrate positive leadership and highly effective communication skills
• Contribute positively to team building
• Assist teachers with orientation to subject or grade level curriculum
• Lead and attend all related department /grade level meetings

As a manager:

• Proactively address grade/department concerns and resolve them in a timely, sensitive and professional manner
• Assist in the preparation of necessary documentation of curriculum materials and timetables
• Plan and manage production of annual budget collateral material
• Monitor appropriate quality and quantity of homework and communication by team members with student families.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
• 3-5 years of solid and demonstrable Early Years classroom teaching experience, ideally in a premium caliber IB curriculum school
• A certified teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
• Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply please ensure to mention in your cover letter if you will be traveling with a teaching partner and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced check.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and End of Service Gratuity.

Staff have access to GEMS Rewards, which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and many other offers

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Passport-size photograph