Head of English
GEMS Cambridge International School - Abu Dhabi
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2015
Job overview
GEMS Education has a global network of world class international schools. With 50 years of experience in education, GEMS provides high quality holistic education to over 100,000 students from 150 countries. It employs over 9,000 education professionals, specialists and staff from around the world.
The School
The GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi (GCIA) opened in September 2013. Currently we are FS1 to Year 9 and set to grow to Year 13, with an overall NOR of 3400 students, in subsequent years. Students follow the English National Curriculum and Cambridge International Examinations syllabus for IGCSE and A Level Programmes of study. The language of instruction is English. We offer a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
GEMS Cambridge International School is set to become a truly outstanding school that not only maximizes academic achievement but also nurtures the whole child to enable them to become confident, independent and respectful young adults. Students at Cambridge will have all of the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes to flourish and excel in the ever changing demands of the 21st Century. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school in its first few years and play an important part in our journey to excellence.
The Post: Head of English
We are looking for an outstanding Head of English to join our team from January 2015.
Applicants will be fully qualified teachers with exceptional subject knowledge and experience of leading a high performing teaching team. Applicants will have experience teaching A-Level or equivalent.
To be considered for this post you must hold a B.Ed or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax free salary, accommodation allowance, comprehensive medical insurance, visa costs, annual flight allowance and school places for up to two dependants.
Application Process
If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application. To apply, please visit www.gemseducation.com/careers (Job ref: 5579). Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and a recent photograph.
GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi
January 2015
PO Box 8607 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 347 7770 Fax: +971 4 340 3374
www.gemseducation.com
About GEMS Cambridge International School - Abu Dhabi
- GEMS Cambridge International School - Abu Dhabi
- Bawabat Al Sharq, Baniyas City
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
The GEMS Cambridge International School Abu Dhabi (GCISAD) will open in September 2013. We at GEMS and GCISAD are fully committed to building upon the excellent academic reputations of our sister schools, The Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi and The Cambridge International School, Dubai, to provide an outstanding education for all of our students.
In September 2013, we open the doors to an extensive new school campus, situated near to the Mafraq Hospital on the Mohammed Bin Zayed City/Khalifa B and C boarders. Initially the school will open with approximately 1000 students in the first year, growing steadily to meet the needs of up to 3400 students aged between 3 to 18 years. GEMS Cambridge International School is set to become a truly outstanding school that not only maximizes academic achievement but also nurtures the whole child to enable them to become confident, independent and respectful young adults. Students at Cambridge will have all of the necessary qualifications, skills and attributes to flourish and excel in the ever changing demands of the 21st Century. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school at inception and play an important part in our journey to excellence.
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