Primary Class Teacher - Immediate start (Sept 2024)
About This Role
Start date: Immediate Start - October 21st, 2024
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: July 2026, renewable
*Please indicate your preference for working in KS1 or KS2 within your application.*
ABC Private School in Abu Dhabi is a well-regarded and sought-after ENC School. We are seeking Primary teachers to strengthen our current Primary team for the upcoming academic year, prompted by an exceptional increase in student admissions.
For the 2024/25 school year, each year group in our Primary division will comprise seven classes, as we expand to accommodate up to 2600 students from FS1 to Y13, representing over 16 nationalities.
ABC moved to its current location in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, in 2016. The school’s owners are dedicated to continuous investment and enhancement, with the goal of attaining BSO accreditation within the next twelve months, which will enable us to offer ECT Statutory Induction in the future. Our facilities are excellent and well-equipped.
The Principal, Mrs. Allison McDonald, recently joined ABC from Al Basma British School, where she successfully elevated the institution from satisfactory to very good, with numerous outstanding features during her nine-year tenure. A seasoned Principal in the UAE, she values a holistic approach to education aimed at nurturing each student's talents, sparking their curiosity, and fostering a passion for learning. Mrs. McDonald wholeheartedly supports ABC's dedication to inclusivity and creating a nurturing environment that empowers students to explore, innovate, and thrive.
ABC adheres to the 2014 National Curriculum of England and the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework for EYFS. The school employs both GL CAT4 and GL Progress assessments for students in Years 4 to 10. Furthermore, a variety of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS, and iA Levels from Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel will be offered, with plans to introduce BTEC qualifications to better tailor educational pathways for our students starting September 2024.
Most recently, in February 2022, the school received a "good" rating in the ADEK inspection.
Our campus is situated in Al Shamkha, a rapidly developing residential area of Abu Dhabi, approximately an hour’s drive from Dubai. For more information, please refer to the details below or visit our Instagram account @abc_privateschool.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sincere dedication to fostering an inviting and engaging child-centered learning atmosphere.
At ABC, we are committed to hiring reflective practitioners who are enthusiastic about ongoing professional growth and school enhancement. We seek highly motivated educators who thrive in a team environment and are dedicated to:
- Providing creative, collaborative, and innovative learning experiences for all students
- Addressing the diverse needs of all students through personalized learning
- Embracing risk-taking and exploring new methodologies
- Cultivating collaborative relationships with all stakeholders
- Supporting the holistic development of each child
*Please note that your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to your arrival. You will need to provide references from your two most recent employers upon request, and if selected, you must be able to submit a police clearance certificate from your latest country of residence that is no more than three months old (ACRO or DBS from the UK).*
We welcome applications from candidates with one of the following qualifications:
• An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Education specializing in Primary with QTS or equivalent.
or
• An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in any subject combined with 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
Our 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 if relocating from outside the UAE
• Annual flight allowance
• Visa and medical insurance
• End-of-service gratuity
• Fee discount for dependent children
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should click the ‘Apply now’ button below to complete the application form and upload their CV.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted shortly after applying, with package details provided before moving to an interview via Zoom or a mutually agreed platform. Candidates currently in the UAE will be invited for in-person interviews where possible. Interviews will commence before the advertisement closes, and the listing will be removed once all positions are filled.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted due to the high volume received.