Teacher of Secondary Science - Chemistry Specialism

School Context

Located in the Remraam Community, around 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, South View School is a British international school catering for children from over 89 nationalities aged 3-18 years (FS1-Y13). Offering A levels, IGCSE and both Level 2 and 3 BTEC options, South View is a community centered school that places great emphasis on truly “knowing” students and families, tailoring the educational journey for students to ensure confident success in a global market. With our TIMSS scores well above the local and world averages, South View School is a boutique school offering a bespoke, personal education experience.

The focus of the school is on nurturing curious, kind individuals and helping them achieve personal success across a broad spectrum of criteria. A solid, empathic and supportive pastoral spine and a personal, bespoke approach to learning lies at our heart. South View School is highly inclusive with an ever-expanding Student Support Team.

A strongly pastoral, kindness based professional mindset is a necessity for a school that enjoys positive and happy relationships with parents and other stakeholders.

Job Detail

We are seeking a Teacher of Science, preferably with a specialism in Chemistry, to join our highly effective Science Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a committed group of teachers who place students at the heart of learning.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning science.

• Be able to teach all sciences at KS3 and KS4.

• Have experience teaching Chemistry at GCSE.

• Have experience teaching A Level Chemistry, or a willingness to do so (desirable).

• Make effective use of practical work, demonstrations, and a range of creative teaching approaches to engage and challenge students.

• Show a commitment to staying up to date with current scientific developments and making effective use of technology and digital tools to enhance learning in the science classroom.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the science curriculum and departmental resources

• Deliver high-quality teaching with strong pastoral awareness.

• Use data effectively to support student progress.

• Hold a recognised science degree and an appropriate teaching qualification.

• Be committed to professional development and ongoing improvement.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Well-resourced creative arts facilities.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Safeguarding Notice

Candidates should be aware that all positions in the school/company involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the position.

South View School is committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK and/or criminal policy checks for all other countries lived or worked in for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 16 (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries).