Primary Mentor

Location

UAE | United Kingdom

Job description

Primary Mentor

Successful candidates will become members of the Primary team, within a innovative educational hub in the heart of Dubai where Creativity, Initiative & wellbeing coming first. At Citizens School, we call all of our teachers Mentors because we believe in focusing on learning rather than teaching.

Primary Mentor work in conjunction with the Head of Primary to ensure that the curriculum is broad, sequential and relevant, taking account of all learners in their care. Primary Mentor will place the highest importance on the well-being of all students, ensuring excellent levels of pastoral support and encouragement of every child. 

Mentors will model the values of Citizens School and create a culture where all members of the community learn, thrive and collaborate, ensuring all individuals are empowered and nurtured, as Citizens School becomes known as a centre of excellence.

If you would like to join and believe you can contribute to a truly different type of school, with a bespoke curriculum, ethos, supportive SLT and a strong school community, we would like to hear from you.

We Offer:

• A competitive tax free salary;

• Accommodation/accommodation allowance;

• Medical insurance;

• UAE employment visa;

• Annual flight allowance;

• A comprehensive and tailored professional learning and development programme for all staff;

• One free school places.

Citizens Tapestry requires us to live, embrace and lead in the following areas:

An open and growth mindset;

A fully inclusive approach to education;

Living as a global citizen, modelling understanding and empathy for all cultures and societies;

An appreciation of the importance of health and wellbeing;

Sustainable leadership;

Entrepreneurial spirit - continually innovating;

Advocating the use of digital technology in all aspects of school life;

Enthusiasm.

Requirements :

A university degree related to the role;

A recognised teaching qualification;

Fluency in English;

Preferably at least two years teaching experience in an international setting;

Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language;

Recent and consistent involvement in cocurricular activities;

Proof of suitability for working with children (background check documentation).

The Application Procedure

Applicants are invited to submit a TES online application including an updated CV and a letter of application, addressed to the Principal -Mr. Colin Sinclair. Please also include contact details of three professional referees, one of whom is your current Head Teacher/Principal. 

Citizens School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We execute rigorous recruitment procedures that ensure all employees and volunteers are of sound moral character and are suitable people to work with children and young adults. The school expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold our commitment to safeguarding. 

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