Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Downe House Muscat is seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of MFL to join our thriving Language Department. The Teacher of MFL should demonstrate a strong commitment to the academic, personal and social development of students, and communicate effectively with parents, staff and students. The successful candidate will ensure all students make excellent progress and experience MFL as enjoyable, inspiring and appropriately challenging. Any language specialism is considered.

We currently teach Spanish only, though there is considerable interest in French. The teacher will contribute meaningfully to the department s development, helping shape a forward-looking, innovative programme and supporting the establishment of a vibrant, MFL department from the ground up.

The role includes teaching IGCSE, A Level, and the Omani GED. No previous experience of the GED is required, as full training will be provided.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who is an excellent communicator and who builds positive, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

School Values and Ethos

• Actively promote the school s vision through enthusiastic participation in all areas of school life.
• Set consistently high expectations that inspire and motivate students and colleagues.
• Adhere to all school rules, policies, and procedures.
• To ensure that you model the speaking of English when in the presence of pupils and in public areas of the school.
• Contribute to the school s co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum in line with the robust standards expected at Downe House and aligned with the Downe House Method, contributing to the creation of new schemes of work and resources for a developing department.
• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons that meet the needs of all students, including those with EAL, through effective differentiation, targeted support and strong subject knowledge.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community while maintaining high professional standards.

Professional Standards

• Attend assemblies, meetings, parents evenings, and school events.
• Act as an exemplary role model for all students.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, including punctuality and presentation.
• Reflect on practice to support continuous professional development.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues.

Safeguarding

• Comply fully with all safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to student welfare and wellbeing.
• Engage in all safeguarding training as required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• A Bachelor s Degree in a relevant subject from a good university.(E)
• Post Graduate Certificate of Education (or equivalent).(E)
• Qualified Teacher Status (E)
• Evidence of further postgraduate study (D)

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years relevant teaching experience (E)
• Knowledge of the Cambridge Lower Secondary International Curriculum as relevant to your subject. (D)
• Experience teaching IGCSE and/or International A Levels
• Experience working in a UK independent or international school environment (D)
• Experience teaching students with English as an Additional Language (D)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to stretch the most able while supporting all learners (E)
• Passion for inspiring a love of learning (E)
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills (E)
• Confident use of ICT to enhance learning (E)
• Energetic, positive, and solution-focused, with a good sense of humour (E)
• Willingness to contribute beyond the classroom (E)