Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Humanities Teacher with experience teaching History and Geography to join our team for an immediate start. For the right candidate, there will be potential for Head of Humanities.
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AboutAAESS:
Al Ain English Speaking School is one of the oldest schools in Al Ain with a reputation that goes beyond the city boundaries. It sits in the ‘Garden City’ renowned for being an oasis in the desert. AAESS is an all through school with over 2200 children from 3 to 19, and continually growing. The campus is spacious and welcoming and prides itself with good facilities such as our fantastic indoor swimming pool;
floodlit tennis courts; 566 seat auditorium; food prep and nutrition kitchen; automotive garage; TV & radio production studio and two Apple Mac suites. We deliver the British Curriculum and offer iGCSE, AS and A Levels, with our 6th Form students securing places in prestigious universities all over the world.
Al Ain English Speaking School is the first school in Al Ain to hold the British Schools Overseas Award, where we are endorsed by the British Government and quality assured by Ofsted. Additionally, the school holds the prestigious Silver Carnegie Mental Health Award, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and the mental well-being of its students and staff.
Al Ain English Speaking School is a caring and multicultural community that enables all individuals to realise their potential in a dynamic and innovative learning environment. We value enquiry, perseverance and reflection, treating one another with respect and integrity, while learning together to become responsible and enterprising global citizens.
Role Overview :We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring teacher to join our supportive and collaborative department. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, innovative and high-quality lessons, inspiring curiosity and a love of scientific enquiry. We are looking for a dynamic educator who can develop students’ analytical thinking, practical skills and conceptual understanding across the Sciences.
The successful applicant will:- Deliver engaging practical lessons that promote enquiry and critical thinking
- Prepare students effectively for GCSE/iGCSE and A Level examinations
- Contribute positively to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities
- Promote high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Work collaboratively within a strong and supportive Science team
- Be committed to continuous professional development
- A Bachelor’s degree in Geography or a related discipline
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE,
B.Ed. or equivalent) - Experience teaching the British Curriculum
- Experience teaching GCSE/iGCSE
- A commitment to raising standards and inspiring students
- A tax free salary.
- Four and a half…
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