KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About the role

GEMS Education is looking for a KS2 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave at its Cambridge International Private School in Sharjah. The school offers a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students, and the successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who enjoys creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the required curriculum with accurate, up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter.
• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and appropriately challenging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Use assessment data to inform teaching and support student progress.
• Create a positive, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Mark work according to the school's marking policy and give timely constructive feedback.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider primary team and communicate with students, colleagues and families.
• Contribute to school enrichment activities and events, and uphold safeguarding and inclusion policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree; a B.Ed is mandatory.
• Experience with the IGCSE curriculum is preferred.
• Must hold a UAE residence visa.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach in and out of the classroom.

Required skills

• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good command of English.
• Excellent team player within the department.

What we offer

• Fully furnished accommodation.
• Free schooling for dependent children.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual flights to the country of residence.
• End of service gratuity.
• Access to the GEMS Rewards loyalty programme with savings across the UAE.