Secondary Science Teacher

Contract 2 year contract with the option for renewal

Ruskin Education is a UAE based education consultancy supporting schools in improving provision and quality. We are currently recruiting for a well-established and highly reputable international school in Sharjah, UAE, running the English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A level programmes. We are seeking a well qualified and knowledgeable secondary school teacher able to teach up to IGCSE and beyond.

The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified and experienced in teaching the English National Curriculum in their particular subject, will have a good knowledge of assessment and be a good team player. Particular subject expertise in the sciences is sought. Particular specialisms should be highlighted in the applicaton.

An expat package including salary, full furnished accommodation and utilities, annual flights and medical insurance is available for the right candidate

Location Sharjah, UAE
Reports to Head of Department Position(s) Supervised 

Job Scope 

Provide high quality teaching and learning in the subject and play a full role as part of the curriculum team in maintaining high standards and high quality teaching and learning

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•  Plan, prepare and evaluate lessons, activities and learning and teaching strategies through the maintenance of a professional teaching plan
• Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual development of all students
• Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests students and is appropriate to the needs and skill-levels of students
• Carry out a range of formative assessments of student’s attainments to acknowledge and inform progress
• Prepare students for and administer summative assessments including both school-based and external assessments, as appropriate
• Monitor the work of class students, providing guidance, advice and support, fostering self-esteem
• Write and maintain relevant records for individual student files and writing reports, communicating with parents on a regular basis 
• Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge, learning networks and current educational research
• Behave at all times in a manner befitting a role model for the pupils of the school and in a manner that brings only respect to colleagues and the reputation of the school
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to all school matters at all times.

Key Relationships
Internal Members of the department team
Students and staff
External Parents and regulators

Position Requirements
Education Bachelor degree in the subject being taught
Qualified teacher status

MUST HAVE SKILLS

Good knowledge of the English National Curriculum
ICT competence
Good subject knowledge
Experience At least 2 years experience teaching the English National Curriculum
Competencies Good communication skills

ICT skills
Experience of implementing a range of teaching pedagogies

Additional Requirements
Any additional language a plus

Salary & Benefits
The salary and benefits package is sound and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate and is in-line with UAE Labour Law.

Application Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter, no longer than one page, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in this particular position
• Current CV resume not to exceed two pages
• A list of 3 professional referees with current contact details (position, phone number and e-mail address) not older than 5 years

Please send your application to: sara@ruskineducation.ae
For further information please call the HR team on: +971 509481597.