Maths Teacher (A level) - October 2024
About This Role
Start date: October 2024
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: 2 years, renewable
About Al Basma School
Al Basma is a highly sought-after and well-regarded ENC School, and we are in search of a Chemistry specialist with A level experience to join our accomplished Secondary Science team.
Our school, which accommodates over 2000 students from FS1 to Year 13, currently operates with a seven-form entry system. In September 2020, we unveiled a modern Primary block dedicated to students in Years 3 to 6.
We aim to foster a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators, and leaders who will positively influence the future world. We take pride in our vibrant and joyful school atmosphere, where students, parents, and teachers look forward to attending each day. Our motto, ‘Striving to be the Best,’ is embraced by all community members and reflects our commitment to excellence. Our well-mannered students and engaged parents hail from 54 different countries and converse in 28 languages, contributing to our truly international environment. The campus is well-equipped and features outstanding facilities.
Following the National Curriculum of England, we implement the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework in EYFS. We utilize GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for students in Years 4 to 10. Additionally, we provide various GCSE, iGCSE, iAS, and iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel, and Pearson exam boards for our older students, and we have begun introducing BTEC qualifications to better tailor educational pathways.
The school achieved BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation in May 2016 during its second operational year and has shown continuous improvement, attaining a good rating with an increasing number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017, we have consistently received Band A ratings in the ADEK Irtiq'aa inspections, and most recently, in February 2022, we solidified our Very Good ADEK rating, with many features rated outstanding.
Al Basma is situated in a peaceful and secure neighborhood in Abu Dhabi, known as Al Bahia, conveniently located near the international airport and Yas Island. Dubai is just a 35-minute drive away from the school. For more information, please refer to the details below, or Apply via the WhatSchool platform.
About You
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sincere dedication to fostering an inspiring and engaging child-centered learning environment. We seek passionate teachers who are exemplary practitioners with a strong grasp of personalized learning. Candidates should be committed to continuous school improvement and should thrive in a setting that encourages innovative and creative development.
We invite applications from those who possess one of the following qualifications:
- An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Y7 to 13 Science Education with a Mathematics specialism and QTS or equivalent.
- An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a closely related field, along with an internationally recognized teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Mathematics and QTS or equivalent.
- An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with an internationally recognized teaching qualification like PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Mathematics with QTS or equivalent and at least two years of experience teaching Secondary Mathematics.
Please note that successful applicants must provide two supporting references (including from the most recent employer) and a police clearance certificate (ACRO or DBS) issued no more than three months prior.
Candidates traveling without dependents or with a spouse holding their own international package will find our package particularly beneficial.
Our Package
Our compensation package for overseas UK qualified teachers is competitive and designed to attract the best talent.