Science Teacher

Science Teacher required to start as soon as possible for 2 terms.

Science Teacher / Head of Science post available for an August start for a standard contract.

We welcome applications from Newly qualified Teachers

Please contact Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director if you have any questions 07595 968 600 wass app or send your up to date CV to

penny . kontopyrghou @ hays .  com

Al Basma is a popular and over-subscribed, high performing School.

As a BSO school we are able to offer a UK recognised induction to candidates with QTS.

The Science Department currently includes 9 science specialists who teach general science at KS3 and offer Edexcel iGCSE Single Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as AQA iGCSE Combined Science in KS4. In KS5 subject specialists deliver Chemistry, Physics and Biology Edexcel iAS and iALevel. Sciences are very popular with our students who have historically performed very well at ALevel. Our Alumni study science subjects including medicine and dentistry at prestigious universities around the world. We are planning to offer a science Level 3 BTEC and increase the number of full time technicians to two in the coming academic year. 

Our seven form entry school currently caters for 1950 children from FS1 to Y13. We opened a state of the art Primary block for Y3 to Y6 in September 2020. We continue to grow at a rate of around 200 students per year and expect to reach capacity of 2400 in 2 years time.

We follow the 2014 National Curriculum of England and in EYFS the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework. We use both GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for Year 4 to 10. In addition we offer a range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson exam boards to our older students. We have begun to introduce a range of BTEC qualifications to better personalise pathways in KS4 and 5.

The school initially gained BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation in May 2016 in its second year of operation and continues to improve, achieving good with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017 the school has consistently achieved Band A gradings in the ADEK Irtiq'aa inspections. Most recently, in February 2022, the school consolidated its Very Good ADEK grading with a significant number of features graded outstanding.

Al Basma is located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi called Al Bahia near to the international airport and Yas Island. Dubai is a 35 minute drive from the school.

Our students and supportive parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages which makes us a truly international community. The campus is well resourced and boasts excellent facilities.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers with one the following sets of qualifications:

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Y7 to 13 Science Education with Chemistry specialism and QTS or equivalent.

or

• An Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or a closely related subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Science with any subject specialism and QTS or equivalent.

or

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Science with QTS or equivalent and one year of experience teaching Secondary Science.

There is no longer a need for teachers to have post-graduation teaching experience (in accordance with ADEK regulations which apply to all private schools in Abu Dhabi)

Please note two supporting references and a police clearance certificate or DBS no more than 3 months old must be provided by successful applicants.

Candidates travelling with no dependents or with a spouse with their own international package will benefit the most from our package.

Please note your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival.

OUR PACKAGE

Our remuneration package for international hire candidates with UK qualifications includes:

• Two-year contract and visa (renewable)

• Tax-free salary based on your years of experience post QTS.

• Accommodation allowance (including internet access) School Accommodation is available.

• One way flight at the start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside of the UAE

• Annual flight allowance

• Excellent international medical cover

• End-of-service gratuity

• Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service

TO APPLY

Please send your up to date CV and supporting letter to Penny . Kontopyrghou @ hays . com