Primary Teacher - New Role

OverviewDescription Position at Aspen Heights Educational Facilities Management Sole Proprietorship LLCPrimary Class Teacher Role ProfilePurpose of RoleThe role of the Primary Class Teacher is to plan, teach and assess Primary education lessons that encourage pupils to develop their physical, social and emotional skills while achieving their full potential. The teacher must set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, fostering a positive attitude towards physical activity and overall wellbeing. As a qualified educator the Primary Class Teacher will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that cater to diverse abilities, build pupils’ confidence and equip them with essential physical and teamwork skills. With experience teaching Primary, the teacher will ensure age-appropriate activities that support motor skill development and introduce young learners to the joy of movement. Proficiency in teaching swimming is essential as the teacher will play a pivotal role in helping pupils build water confidence, develop swimming techniques and understand water safety. They will work closely with colleagues to support school initiatives including subject leadership, extracurricular activities and interschool competitions promoting teamwork and school spirit. The role requires empathy, initiative and a proactive attitude to create a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and motivated to grow. Additionally, the teacher will adapt their strategies to accommodate pupils with English as an additional language, ensuring equity and inclusion. The Primary Class Teacher will contribute significantly to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging lifelong engagement in physical activity and supporting the school’s overall development.About the SchoolAspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high-achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on three core aims:Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.Purposeful engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development, growth and retention. As a growing school we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact the improvement and development of our school and as a result staff retention is high.We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive hardworking team.ISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students: Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect: We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the wellbeing of self and others.Operate effectively: We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible: We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.Learn continuously: Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements and duties:Leadership and ManagementDeputise for the Principal where appropriateWork with the Principal and the Leadership Team to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the SchoolManage self-evaluation and the construction and publication of the Primary Phase Development PlanPrepare, publish and implement an appropriate and effective primary timetable that meets the needs of students and regulatory requirementsUndertake Performance Management Reviews for relevant staff and assist with the performance review process for all academic staffWork with the Principal to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs in line with the SEF and SDPEvaluate all primary CPD in terms of benefit to the school and individual; ensure that the details of such evaluation are recordedEstablish links with other schools both international and local to develop opportunities to share and disseminate good practice. Such opportunities might include teacher and/or pupil exchangesAssist in the preparation of Job Specifications for all primary staff and participate in the interview/selection process for new staffBe responsible for providing effective induction for new primary staff particularly new Heads of Key Stages and Subject