Primary Class Teacher - January 2025

Start date: 6th January 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: July 2026, renewable

*Please indicate your preference for working in KS1 or KS2 in your application.*

ABC Private School in Abu Dhabi is a well-regarded and oversubscribed ENC School. We are seeking Primary teachers to enhance our current Primary team for the upcoming academic year, driven by an extraordinary influx of admissions.

For the 2024/25 academic year, each year group in our Primary section will typically consist of seven classes as we expand to accommodate up to 2600 students from FS1 to Y13, representing over 16 nationalities.

The school moved to its present location in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi in 2016. The ownership is dedicated to a continuous investment and improvement program, aiming for BSO accreditation within the next twelve months, which will allow us to provide ECT Statutory Induction in subsequent years. Our facilities are excellent, and resources are plentiful.

The Principal, Mrs. Allison McDonald, recently joined ABC from Al Basma British School, where she elevated the institution from satisfactory to very good with numerous outstanding features during her nine-year leadership. A seasoned Principal in the UAE, she is dedicated to a holistic educational approach that seeks to nurture each student’s abilities, spark their curiosity, and instill a passion for learning. Mrs. McDonald fully supports ABC's mission of fostering inclusivity and creating a nurturing environment that encourages students to explore, innovate, and thrive.

ABC implements the 2014 National Curriculum of England alongside the revised 2020 Development Matters Framework in EYFS. The school administers both GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for students from Year 4 to 10. Furthermore, we provide a variety of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS, and A Levels through Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exam boards for our older students, with plans to introduce BTEC qualifications starting September 2024 to better tailor educational pathways for our students.

In February 2022, ABC received a "good" rating from the ADEK inspection.

Situated in Al Shamkha, a rapidly growing residential area in Abu Dhabi, the school is about an hour's drive from Dubai. For additional details, please refer to the school information below or visit our Instagram account @abc_privateschool.

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sincere commitment to fostering a welcoming and engaging child-centered learning atmosphere.

ABC is dedicated to employing reflective practitioners who are passionate about continuous professional development and school enhancement. We are looking for highly motivated educators who can effectively collaborate within a team and are committed to:
- Providing creative, collaborative, and innovative learning opportunities for all students
- Catering to the diverse needs of every student through personalized learning
- Embracing risks and experimenting with new methodologies
- Building cooperative relationships with all stakeholders
- Supporting the holistic development of each child

*Please be aware that your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to your arrival. You should be prepared to provide references from your two most recent employers upon request, and if selected, you must submit a police clearance certificate from your most recent country of residence that is no older than 3 months (ACRO or DBS from the UK).*

We welcome applications from candidates who meet one of the following qualification sets:
- An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Education specializing in Primary with QTS or equivalent.
or
- An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in any field alongside an internationally recognized teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Primary or Early Years education with QTS or equivalent.
or
- An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant aspect of Primary Education with QTS or equivalent.

OUR PACKAGE
The compensation package for overseas UK qualified appointments includes:
- Two-year contract and visa (renewable)
- Tax-free salary
- Part-furnished studio apartment or accommodation allowance
- One-way flight at the start and end of the contract for those relocating from outside the UAE
- Annual flight allowance
- Visa and medical insurance
- End-of-service gratuity
- Fee discount for dependent children

TO APPLY
Candidates interested in this opportunity should click on the ‘Apply now’ button below to fill out the application form and upload their CV.

Applications will be processed upon receipt. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted shortly after their application with package details before moving to an interview via Zoom or a mutually agreed platform. Candidates currently in the UAE will, where possible, be invited for an in-person interview. Interviews will commence before the job posting closes, and the advertisement will be removed once all positions are filled.

While we appreciate all applications, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted due to the high volume of applications received.