English Teacher - GCSE and A level

Job Description

Eteach are delighted to be working on behalf of an outstanding UK curriculum school in the United Arab Emirates offering a high quality education to 890 children from Foundation through to A Level. The school has 3 form entry up to Yr8 with a smaller studentbody in Yr9 - 13.. The school occupies a spacious attractive campus in close proximity to Dubai. As well as serving the local British expatriate community, the school has students from many other nationalities. The school is accredited by the British SchoolOverseas and British Schools of the Middle East."The school is an outstanding school: It is very effective and standards across all areas are high. The school is well led and managed, and all stakeholders take a keen interest in the success of the school." (BSO Report March 2019)The Role:We are seeking an experienced English teacher who can deliver high quality learning opportunities to students at IGCSE and A level. The students undertake external examinations through AXA and Edexcel.Start Date: Sep 2021 The ability to offer another subject area would be an advantage.Successful applicants will have:-Exceptional subject knowledge-Experience of working within a high performing teaching team-Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level or equivalent in English-A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning-A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent (PGCE/PGDE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelors Degree)Teaching candidates should ideally have a minimum of two years experience in teaching the National Curriculum, and a willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities. Applications from single candidates and teaching couples are particularly welcomed.Combinations of subjects are also welcome for secondary applicants.Salary: Competitive tax-free salary, flights, furnished accommodation, private health insurance, end of contract gratuity and opportunities for promotion and development with responsibility allowancesThe school enjoys an outstanding reputation throughout the country and the Gulf, both for its academic excellence, its pastoral provision and its reputation in music, drama and arts.The school is housed in impressive purpose-built premises on one of the largest school sites in the UAE. The fully air-conditioned buildings are well-equipped with modern furnishings and ICT. There are specialist rooms for Science, Design and Technology, Music,Computing, Art, Drama and Special Needs. The school boasts impressive sports facilities, including two large sports halls, a swimming pool and spacious auditorium. An expansive sports field is used regularly for inter-school tournaments, and by visiting internationalteams. The facilities enable the school to offer a comprehensive and varied selection of clubs and activities.The pastoral support and programmes are frequently commended by inspectors, parents and students.All teaching staff at the school, outside of Arabic and Islamic Studies teachers, are UK qualified and experienced. The school currently has 75 teaching staff in total. The staff are energetic and committed to the school. For prospective teachers, the schooloffers the ideal blend of well-behaved, motivated students, supportive and engaged parents, and colleagues who are proud of what they do. Staff frequently cite the school as the best school they have worked at, and the aim is to make sure that when they moveon, they do so with enhanced teaching skills and leadership potential.Eteach Recruit is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Eteach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS disclosures at enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of work.