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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Fujairah Private Academy

United Arab Emirates

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 July 2015

Job overview

Full time, Permanent - two year contract

Located on the Indian Ocean coast of the United Arab Emirates, 140 kilometres from Dubai, at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. Fujairah has a scenic beauty and wonderful beaches. The school is non-profit, non-selective and caters for 700 students aged 4-18 years. 90 % of these are from Arabic speaking backgrounds with 75 % of them being Emirati. The school was established in 1982 by the government of Fujairah as a non-profit organization. The school follows an adapted National Curriculum and students take SATs at KS2, GCSE and GCE A levels.

The school is an accredited member of the British Schools in the Middle East Association and has also been awarded British Schools Overseas status by the Department of Education in England.

Applicants require either a B.Ed or BSc with PGCE from UK or Australia or New Zealand with a science specialisation. They should be experienced in the education of children from 10-14 years and this needs to be highlighted on the CV presented. This is a single unaccompanied position or a married teaching couple where both are employed in the school. A spouse who is able to work as a laboratory technician would be considered very positively. We offer a tax free salary, accommodation, utilities and return airfare to point of recruitment.

To applicants who are flexible, energetic, open to a different cultural experience and tolerant of others and their points of view, we offer a pleasant working environment where children behave well and enjoy being in school. Staff joining us must be prepared to work beyond the school day and contribute to the extracurricular programme and to the school community. A science co-ordinator post may be available to a suitably qualified candidate.

Applicants should send a brief CV (not supporting documents please) to receive details of package and the post to the Principal Ms Jan Brettingham at fpaprincipal@gmail.com  details of the school can be found on www.fpa.sch.ae

Closing Date for receipt of Applications 20 July 2015

About Fujairah Private Academy

+971 2224001

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Fujairah Academy is a fee-paying co-educational school for students from 4-18 years of age. There are currently 688 students, with 181 in the Senior Section. Entry is by interview with parents and children. Or in the case of students applying from overseas, a last school report, good conduct certificate and in certain cases an admission test. Students from Year 4 and above are required to have English Language skills at a level commensurate with their age and from Year 7 Cognitive ability tests are part of the admission procedures. A test of English and Mathematical competency and Arabic for native speakers are taken.

Fujairah Academy was founded in 1982, as a small Primary school located on a site near the beach. In 1990 the school was extended to provide an education for students of secondary age and as the school expanded a purpose-built campus was built. This has been fully operational since April 2003.

The school is a non-profit making organisation owned by the Government of Fujairah, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah. A British style education is offered in a bilingual setting with the student body currently comprising 85% UAE nationals and the remainder being from Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

The National Curriculum of England and Wales is followed in core areas and students are prepared for Cambridge and Edexcel GCSE, GCE AS and A2 level examinations. The Thanawa Ama equivalency is available for Emirati and other students of Arab nationalities. Students leave for higher education at the end of Year 12 or Year 13, mainly to the U.K., U.S.A, or U.A.E. The school is an institution in which people from a wide variety of nationalities and cultural backgrounds work together. Each student in regarded as an individual and we aim to provide a purposeful and friendly atmosphere for their academic and personal growth. Creativity and individual enthusiasm are valued here, as are tolerance and co-operation.

All teachers at Fujairah Academy have qualified teacher status with most coming from the UK. Qualified Arabic staff teach Arabic and Islamic Studies.

The school provides a stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. Students learn to work together in a community based on mutual respect and a desire to engage with the world beyond the school. Children mature into confident adults, aware of their own strengths and interests, able to take responsibility for themselves and others.

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