Secondary ELL Teacher - September 2024

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Secondary English as an Additional Language teacher to join GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis to start in September 2024. 

About the School:

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is committed to personalised learning; every child’s journey is different - from the moment a child steps into our school until the day they graduate. Our school provides a progression from the Early Years Nursery into the Foundation Stage, through to an enriched and developed Primary and Secondary National Curriculum for England offering. Our students leave WSO with the widest range of qualification pathways in the UAE and a remarkable 97% of our graduates are currently pursuing higher education at globally renowned universities. 

The Foundation Stage at Wellington Academy has been rated Outstanding by the KHDA for ten consecutive years providing an engaging, supportive and empowering environment for our youngest students.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is the Centre of Excellence for Performance and Theatre Tech is a beacon of excellence internationally – partnered with both UDO, URDANG International and West End Stage London.

WSO is a pioneering school in the UAE, setting the benchmark for educational diversity. We proudly offer the widest range of Post-16 pathways in the country, providing students with unparalleled choices for their academic journey. With six pathways, these options include four ‘traditional’ pathways, featuring IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-Related Programme, BTEC, and A-Levels. Our fifth pathway enables students to customise their education by selecting subjects from a combination of IB, BTEC, and A-Level offerings to align their choices with their individual needs and interests.

At WSO, we offer a sixth pathway, introducing students to ASDAN International Awards and short courses. ASDAN provides a holistic and adaptable education with hands-on, experiential learning, reflecting our commitment to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of every student.

At WSO, we take immense pride in our students’ remarkable achievements, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. With a 97% A-Level pass rate, including an impressive 41% achieving A*-B grades, our students consistently excel in their academic pursuits. Additionally, our IB Diploma Programme graduates boast an outstanding 92% pass rate, with 11% of our students achieving an exceptional score of 40 or more. 

Our dedication to providing diverse pathways to success is reflected in our 100% BTEC pass rate, with an outstanding 81% of all grades at distinction level.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

Working as a collaborative member of the Secondary English Language Learning (ELL) Team to:

• Develop and teach a modified secondary English curriculum for ELL students in line with the school teaching and learning policy, including Cambridge English Language exams and iGCSE (EAL) at Key Stage 4.
• Develop and deliver intervention programmes that support the students’ ability to access and succeed in mainstream curriculum subjects.
• Provide small group and individual support for students that are tailored to individual student needs.
• Assess, record and maintain appropriate records of assessment in-line with departmental and school assessment recording processes.
• Follow school and departmental monitoring and tracking systems relating to students’ attainment, progress and achievement and use this information to inform learning and teaching.
• Use data to adjust provision and develop bespoke pathways for students who continue to experience challenges.
• Provide training and support for the team’s teaching assistants so they can continue to grow professionally and provide effective support for students.
• Contribute and work towards achieving the priorities as outlined on the overall Inclusion School Development Plan and the specific ELL School Development Plans alongside the VP for Inclusion and the Secondary SENCo and Secondary ELL Coordinator.

Working as a collaborative member of the Secondary Inclusion Team to:

• Provide training for class teachers and support staff on effective inclusive practice and adaptive teaching approaches.
• Provide training for class teachers and support staff on effective strategies to support ELL students in the mainstream classroom.
• Ensure that classroom teachers are fully informed of individual student needs and recommended accommodations and modifications to ensure progress.
• Provide individual support for teachers where a need has been identified.
• Develop and enhance parental and community links.
• Follow all Academy policies and procedures.
• Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required by Secondary ELL Coordinator or Leadership Team.

Successful candidates will need to: 

• Embody and contribute to our three pillars 
• A certified professional teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE or equivalent specialising in English, EAL, ELL or similar.
• Experience working with students with English as an additional language in a mainstream setting.
• A minimum of 3 years mainstream teaching experience.
• Additional qualification or specialism such as a TEFL/IELTs/CELTA/Cambridge certification is preferred.
• Experience of preparing students for IELTs examinations is preferred.
• Experience in supporting mainstream teachers to develop inclusive practice is preferred.
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events. 

Please note:

Interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom, as suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.