UAE Ministry of Education is Hiring!
Face To Face Interviews in the United Kingdom
London - 22nd June 2019
Manchester - 23rd June 2019
The UAE Public school system is looking to hire experienced Drama Teachers to join for August 2019. The Ministry of Education from the UAE will be coming to the UK to interview in person. This is your chance to join the World's LARGEST education reform to raise the standard of education in the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE public school system covers 700 schools across all the Emirates: Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, and Abu Dhabi.
You can be recruited in any one of the schools where they have the most need for you.
Job title: Creative Arts Academy - Drama Teacher
Job description
In line with the UAE's commitment to arts and culture, the Ministry of Education see the integration of arts as a fundamental aspect of the child's learning experience. With the aim of fostering artistic creativity and skills amongst the UAE’s youth,
the Ministry of Education has developed a new Creative Arts Drama Curriculum as part of its progressive educational change programme.
The Ministry is investing in visual art teaching experts to support this initiative and deliver the curriculum. This is an opportunity to join a remarkable team who are raising the standard of education across the UAE and empowering students to realise their full potential.
JOB STATEMENT
• To promote a positive teaching and learning environment in Ministry of Education (MoE) schools across the Emirates.
• To empower students to develop and achieve their expressive potential.
• To ensure successful implementation of the new curriculum and assessment strategy.
• To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the new curriculum and assessment strategy.
• To support a school-wide reform by participating in and organising professional development sessions such as: peer-observations, model lessons,
professional development workshops and any other activities that promote effective teaching and learning.
JOB SPECIFICATION
CAA Drama Teachers work in teams, led by Academy Leads and supported by the CAA team, along with the school principle, with each member contributing to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning
materials and support for students. CAA Drama Secondary Teachers are responsible for the successful implementation of the CAA Drama Curriculum across Grades 9-12 and are required to do the following:
• Deliver the curriculum according to 21st century teaching and learning principles.
• Model and support a learner-centred, hands-on classroom environment that promotes
• learner engagement and participation.
• Gain an understanding of working with Arab youth.
• Create a positive, active and creative learning environment that allows learners to express
• themselves through Drama.
• Promote and organise student exhibition opportunities.
• Support the learning process by identifying needs and guiding students to achieve their learning objectives.
• Ensure assessments are delivered according to the assessment strategy and guidelines, in a valid and rigorous manner.
• Maintain an accurate record of student achievement and performance.
• Create positive and effective relationships with colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CAA Drama Teachers are required to:
• Work extra hours to facilitate extra-curricular activities
• Travel as required to events, training and provide cover away from their school
• Be smart and always present a positive image of themselves and the Ministry of Education
CAA Drama Teachers should be able to:
• Integrate with colleagues from different cultures
• Perform all aspects of their role with an understanding of the wider strategy
• Plan effectively and manage their workload
• Operate in arduous weather conditions (hot)
• Gain the confidence and respect of Emirati personnel at all levels
CAA Drama Teachers should possess
• Maturity, intelligence, energy and a good sense of humour
• Diplomacy and tact
• Outstanding initiative and enthusiasm
• Moral courage and integrity
• Patience, resilience and flexibility
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Islamic culture
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Experience Requirement
Candidates must be well-versed in the discipline of Drama, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant teaching experience. It is essential that the candidate is equipped with teaching strategies that promote best practice.
Candidate should possess a positive “can do” attitude and willingness to promote life-long learning across the Ministry of Education schools.
Candidates must meet the required criteria options below.
Required
• PGCE (or equivalent) in Secondary Education with a focus on Drama
• Bachelor’s Degree in Drama
Desirable
• PGCE + CELTA
• DELTA (TEFL Q status)
• MA in Drama
• M.Ed
Language: Candidate must be proficient in the English language
The following English proficiency certificates are accepted
• IELTS 7 Academic / 7.5 General (with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill)
• Cambridge CAE (C1) or above
• EmSAT minimum of 1600
Salary Package
• TAX-FREE salary from 16,000 AED to 21,000 AED per month based on qualification and experience (£41,000 - £52,000 per annum)
• FREE Medical cover for the teacher
• FREE Medical insurance for spouse and up to 3 children
• FREE visa cover for teacher only
• FREE flights for the teacher, spouse and up to 3 children (on entry and exit only)
• Gratuity bonus as per UAE labor law
• A 2-year contract that can be renewed
Interviews will be done in person only and it will consist of a written exam followed by an interview.
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