Lead Practitioner - Advanced Skills Teacher

Job Summary

Wesgreen International School, Sharjah continues to deliver seamless quality education through its commitment to high standards and continuous improvement. We are looking for a skilled NCfE Lead Practitioner / Advance Skills Teacher for Primary Maths who is excited about joining a reputed GEMS Education school.

The school has a focus on high academic standards, computational thinking, social and emotional education as well as inclusivity to allow all students to succeed through a range of academic and vocational pathways.As well as being a great place to work, Sharjah is a vibrant, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Sharjah enjoy a great lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield.

Be part of the Middle Leadership Team, taking a leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice in the Primary department from Years 1 to 6 with over 80 teachers. You should expect to spend 50% of your week team teaching, demonstrating and actively driving improvements in teaching and learning.

The position is an out of class role that will involve:

• Coaching, mentoring and induction of teachers, including NQTs and International teachers new to the NCfE
• Disseminating materials and advising on practice, research and CPD provision
• Assessment and impact evaluation, including through demonstration lessons and classroom observation
• Supporting the school in provision of high-quality schemes of work
• Helping teachers who are experiencing difficulties

Essential Skills and minimum requirements:

• A fully certified teacher, holding a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent specialising in Maths or extensive experience leading change in these areas
• At least 5 years of NCfE experience
• Be an outstanding teacher with recent classroom experience
• Possess the analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills necessary to work effectively with staff, both Western trained and internationally trained
• Some experience in coaching and supporting staff development with a track record of moving staff to become good teachers
• Data Analysis Skills
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude with energy and resilience
• Passion about providing outstanding teaching and learning and be an outstanding practitioner

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.

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 airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity.

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