Job Description:
Roles & Responsibilities :
About the school:
The Royal Grammar School Guildford (RGS), one of Britain s most distinguished independent schools, in partnership with Cognita, the global leader in educational excellence, seeks an outstanding Teacher for our prestigious sister school, Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGS Guildford Dubai). This is an exceptional opportunity to join a true 3-18 through school, where academic excellence, holistic education, and service to others are the foundation of all that we do.
At RGS Guildford Dubai, we champion kindness, kindness, kindness, alongside academic rigour, tradition, and innovation. As we prepare to celebrate our first graduates in 2029, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of scholars and leaders. With a passion for education, we seek a teacher who can inspire across disciplines, embodying both intellectual flair and a commitment to the British curriculum.
You will join a school steeped in rites and rituals from the prestigious and revered Order of the Rose to the grandeur of our Prize Days, achievement is consistently celebrated with appropriate pomp and ceremony. At RGS Guildford Dubai, manners and morals are as integral as academic excellence, ensuring our students are prepared to lead with integrity and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
Targeted Student Support -
- Provide small group and 1:1 support for students with Special Educational Needs, or those identified as requiring additional support.
- Deliver interventions in literacy, numeracy, language acquisition, and social skills, adapted to individual pupil profiles.
- Contribute to the planning and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and personalised learning goals.
Collaboration and Co-Teaching -
- Work alongside classroom teachers to co-plan, co-deliver, and co-assess personalised lessons and activities.
- Offer practical strategies for adapting curriculum content, learning activities, and assessments to meet individual needs.
- Participate in team-teaching and guided group instruction to support inclusive classroom environments.
Data and Progress Monitoring -
- Maintain accurate records of student targets, progress, and outcomes using school systems.
- Use formative and summative assessment data to evaluate impact and inform next steps in provision.
- Contribute to pupil progress meetings and annual reviews, offering insights and recommendations based on ongoing observations and assessments.
Parent and Professional Partnerships
- Communicate regularly with parents/carers regarding student progress and strategies for support at home.
- Attend parent meetings, reviews, and workshops to strengthen the school-home partnership.
- Collaborate with external therapists and specialists to implement support recommendations and follow up on student needs.
Professional Development and Inclusive Practice -
- Engage in, and contribute to, CPD on topics such as SEND, adaptive teaching, and inclusive pedagogy.
- Support the school's inclusive ethos and play an active role in raising awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and learning differences.
