Teacher of Secondary Mathematics with ability to teach KS5

School Context

Located in the Remraam Community, around 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, South View School is a British international school catering for children from over 89 nationalities aged 3-18 years (FS1-Y13). Offering A levels, IGCSE and both Level 2 and 3 BTEC options, South View is a community centered school that places great emphasis on truly “knowing” students and families, tailoring the educational journey for students to ensure confident success in a global market. With our TIMSS scores well above the local and world averages, South View School is a boutique school offering a bespoke, personal education experience.

The focus of the school is on nurturing curious, kind individuals and helping them achieve personal success across a broad spectrum of criteria. A solid, empathic and supportive pastoral spine and a personal, bespoke approach to learning lies at our heart. South View School is highly inclusive with an ever-expanding Student Support Team.

A strongly pastoral, kindness based professional mindset is a necessity for a school that enjoys positive and happy relationships with parents and other stakeholders.

Job Detail

South View School is seeking a dedicated Mathematics Teacher to join our growing department. The ideal candidate will possess high-level subject expertise, ideally up to A Level and Further Maths, but who also recognise that the journey to advanced success begins with a rigorous and engaging Key Stage 3 foundation. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Excellence in Teaching & Learning

• Deliver outstanding Mathematics lessons, ensuring students develop both a deep conceptual understanding and a passion for the subject.

• Adapt complex mathematical concepts into digestible, engaging learning steps suitable for the KS3 cognitive stage.

• Maintain a classroom environment that challenges all learners, from those requiring additional support to high-attaining pupils.

2. Strategic Use of Data & Assessment

• Use formative and summative data to monitor the progress of each cohort, ensuring every student is on a trajectory to meet or exceed their potential.

• Implement timely interventions based on data trends to ensure no student falls behind during these critical foundational years.

3. High-Level Subject Expertise

• Maintain a deep understanding of the curriculum up to A Level to ensure the KS3 curriculum is "backward-planned" with the highest academic rigour.

• Provide "stretch and challenge" for high-attaining KS3 pupils, introducing them to advanced logic and higher-level thinking skills early.

4. Inclusion & Pastoral Support

• Demonstrate an expert understanding of how to support students with additional needs (SEND), ensuring an inclusive and accessible curriculum for all.

• Apply strong pastoral skills to support the social, emotional, and academic development of students across the school.

5. Enrichment & Professional Development

• Lead and participate in enrichment activities (such as Maths Challenges or STEM clubs) to promote the profile of Mathematics throughout the school.

• Be invested in self-improvement though engagement with the broad spectrum of CPD options available at South View School.

6. Qualifications

• Hold a recognised degree with a recognised teaching qualification.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Well-resourced creative arts facilities.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Safeguarding Notice

Candidates should be aware that all positions in the school/company involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the position.

South View School is committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK and/or criminal policy checks for all other countries lived or worked in for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 16 (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries).