Creative Media Teacher
About This Role
A unique and exciting chance has arisen to teach in our state-of-the-art Media Studies Department, which features 60 high-end Apple Macs, a fully functioning TV Studio, and the only radio station studio in the UAE.
We are on the lookout for dedicated, passionate, and innovative teachers of exceptional quality to join our nurturing and forward-thinking team. Established in 1979, our school is one of the original British schools in Al Ain, respected in the local community for its groundbreaking education. AAESS is a DfE registered BSO (British Schools Overseas) in Al Ain, boasting an inspection rating of Very Good.
We take immense pride in our students, who consistently achieve Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards and have garnered Cambridge and Pearson Highest in the UAE, Middle East, and the World awards, with notable successes recently in French, Maths, and Psychology.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an enthusiastic and consistently effective educator with a solid understanding of Secondary / Primary / Nursery education.
- Have experience teaching the National Curriculum in British Schools.
- Thrive in a professionally stimulating atmosphere.
- Foster a well-organized and motivational learning environment.
- Exhibit enthusiasm and a positive demeanor towards students.
- Be dedicated to continuous improvement across all facets of school life.
- Reflect on their practice and strive for enhanced performance.
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues both within and beyond the school setting.
Benefits include:
- A competitive and appealing tax-free salary.
- A four and a half day work week in accordance with new UAE laws, while still receiving a full-time salary.
- High-quality furnished accommodation.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Annual return flights to your home country.
- Coverage of visa costs and end of service gratuity.
- Year-round sunshine.
- Potential for middle management roles for qualified candidates.
Living in Al Ain and the UAE offers teachers an affordable lifestyle in a warm and welcoming cosmopolitan environment. Staff enjoy a high quality of life with abundant leisure activities (such as rugby, golf, swimming, and discounted hotel memberships) and interesting tourist sites (like Al Ain Zoo, Wadi Adventure, and Jebel Hafeet). With the excitement and attractions of Dubai and Abu Dhabi nearby, there are extensive travel opportunities across the Gulf region and beyond.
This is a full-time, permanent position with a highly competitive salary. Applications should be submitted through the WhatSchool platform.
Al Ain English Speaking School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be contingent upon satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, employment references, and ADEK approval.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to make an appointment before the deadline if the right candidate emerges.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days following the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback.