Science Teacher (Physics Specialism) Basic

About the school

Al Basma British School is a popular and over-subscribed, high-performing ENC School in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The seven-form entry school currently caters for more than 2000 children from FS1 to Y13. A state-of-the-art Primary block for Y3 to Y6 opened in September 2020.

The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators and leaders who will have a positive impact on the world of tomorrow. It prides itself on being a happy and vibrant school community where students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders embrace the motto ‘Striving to be the Best’. Students and parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages, creating a truly international community. The campus is well-resourced and boasts excellent facilities.

The school follows the National Curriculum of England and, in EYFS, the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework. GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests are used for Years 4 to 10. A range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson exam boards are offered to older students, and BTEC qualifications have been introduced to personalise pathways.

The school gained BSO accreditation in May 2016 and achieved a ‘Good’ rating with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017 it has consistently achieved Band A gradings in ADEK Irtiq’aa inspections, most recently consolidating a Very Good ADEK grading in February 2022 with a significant number of features graded outstanding.

Al Basma is located in the quiet and safe neighbourhood of Al Bahia, near Abu Dhabi International Airport and Yas Island. Dubai is a 35-minute drive away.

The role

Start date: August 2026
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: 2 years, renewable

Al Basma seeks a Science Teacher with a Physics specialism and A-level experience to join its successful Secondary Science team.

Requirements

The successful candidate will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centred learning environment. Teachers will be highly motivated exemplary practitioners with a deep understanding of personalised learning. Candidates should be committed to ongoing school improvement and comfortable in a climate of innovative and creative development.

Applicants must hold one of the following sets of qualifications. All documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival:

• 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 Chemistry or a closely related subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Secondary Science with Chemistry 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 two years of experience teaching Secondary Chemistry.

Two supporting references, including from the most recent employer, and a police clearance certificate (ACRO or DBS) no more than three months old must be provided by successful applicants.

Benefits & package

Candidates travelling with no dependents or with a spouse who has their own international package will benefit most from the package. Remuneration for overseas UK-qualified appointments includes:

• Two-year contract and visa (renewable)
• Tax-free salary
• Shared furnished accommodation (including internet access) or an accommodation allowance
• One-way flight at the start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside the UAE
• Annual flight allowance
• Excellent international medical cover
• End-of-service gratuity
• Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service

How to apply

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