About
the
Role
Prep School
Teacher
The position of Prep School Class Teacher is
central to the education of children in Upper
Primary (Key Stage 2) in the Prep School. This is a
demanding and varied role where you need to
have a genuine love of working with children and a
strong desire and commitment to ignite their
curiosity and inspire them to greatness.
The Prep School Class Teacher will be consulting
to all staff and reporting to the Head of Year.
Responsibilities of Position
• To be an ambassador of the College at all
times, in school and the United Arab Emirates.
• To teach a maximum of an 80% teaching
timetable, carry out duties, cover for absent
colleagues and actively support the Co-
Curricular Programme leading a minimum of
two activities per week.
Teaching and Learning
• To teach creative, engaging and outstanding
lessons, according to the educational needs
and interests of all the children in your care.
• To encourage each pupil to reach their
academic potential through enthusiastic and
personalized teaching with challenge and
depth, rigorous record keeping and follow up.
• To be aware of and comply with the College academic
policies.
• To develop and share planning and resources.
• To assist with covering colleagues as required.
• To attend all meetings and INSET as required.
• To prepare, invigilate and assess internal and external
tests and examinations.
Pastoral
• To work within a Year group and House team as a
Class Teacher.
• To show an active interest in each child’s personal and
domestic circumstances and to foster the personal and
social developments of each pupil in your care.
• To actively promote the social, moral and cultural
ethos of the College community.
• To create an atmosphere of support by being aware
of, and fully complying with, all the College pastoral
policies.
• To be familiar with all the College’s policies on Health
and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of
all members of the College community at all times.
• To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible
attitude amongst all pupils at all times.
Professional Responsibilities
• To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high
standards of dress, behaviour and commitment.
• To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a
timely manner.
• To attend Parents’ evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting,
Special Events and Trips as required.
• To be responsible for all College resources particularly those in your
care.
• To contribute to the College website, social media and publications as
necessary.
• To contribute to the College’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan.
• To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in
appropriate circumstances and ensuring effective record keeping of
these communications.
• To carry out a reasonable professional request made by the Head
Mistress, Head of Prep School, or member of the SLT.
Specification
Brighton College Abu Dhabi is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who
make our community such a vibrant and stimulating environment.
The success of Brighton College Abu Dhabi will be due to excellent and
innovative staff. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who
foster a passion for high level customer service and who demonstrates an
ability and genuine desire to develop a premium school.
EXPERIENCE
Many staff joining our school have a
proven track record in their previous
roles.
More importantly, in the application
process, we will look for candidates
who demonstrate the ability to thrive
within an environment that staff
describe as both invigorating and
refreshing. The ability to support the
ambition, values and breadth of
College life.
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates should be a
Qualified Teacher of Primary Education
with PGCE /QTS.