Secondary School Teacher of English Language and Literature (August 2024)

Ambassador Group’s purpose is to nurture young minds and help students become responsible global citizens based on the foundation of quality education. The founders of the Ambassador Group have over nineteen years of education experience across the United Arab Emirates, GCC and India: through the Ambassador Schools in Dubai (rated very good), The Princeton Review Middle East and Inlingua International. Ambassador International Academy is an accredited IB World School in the heart of Dubai and is a part of the diverse yet connected Ambassador Group of Schools, which share a unified commitment to Ambassador’s vision, mission and values.

We provide all of our students with personalised learning opportunities which encourage them to grow successfully is what we as educators are passionate about. Our International Baccalaureate programmes prepare them with the social, communication and empathetic skills for a futuristic world beyond school. That world will be full of jobs and activities that we may not even know about today, but through our unique global community, our advanced approaches to learning and through our partnerships with parents we are confident of our students achieving great things.

At Ambassador International Academy, we combine the IB framework and philosophy with some of the world renowned numeracy, literacy and scientific understandings of the English National Curriculum in our teaching and learning activities.

Our academic programmes (curricula) are designed to provide students with exciting learning opportunities which are as challenging as they are rewarding. The International Baccalaureate provides a curriculum framework and an educational philosophy that allows our team of expert teachers to design activities that prepare our students academically and holistically for the world beyond Ambassador International Academy.

About the Role:

We are looking for an outstanding, passionate, caring and reflective Secondary English Language & Literature Teacher for August 2024.

Our team of international teaching staff is made up of highly qualified professionals who all share one goal: to provide quality education to all of our children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment.

The role of the Secondary English Language & Literature Teacher is to deliver excellent teaching and learning in the context of the IB MYP (grades 6-10) and IB DP Programme (grades 11 to 12). Occasional participation in outreach or promotional activities may be required, but every effort will be made to ensure that this request is reasonable and shared equitably amongst all teaching staff.

As part of our commitment to our academic staff's personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will:

• be fully qualified and experienced Secondary English Language & Literature Teacher with a Degree in English Language & Literature and a relevant professional teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS, teaching diploma or certification
• have extensive international secondary teaching experience of at least 2 years

What we offer:

• A supportive leadership team.  
• A school where people can develop and thrive in a caring, fun, and nurturing environment.
• A competitive tax-free salary and international package which includes accommodation, annual flights, and medical insurance      
• A unique opportunity to experience a different culture.

Living in Dubai

With year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and endless career development opportunities, Dubai has emerged as a major player in the international teaching market. The expat community in Dubai and the UAE is massive – making up over 80% of the population. Dubai is very accessible. One can be climbing the mountains for a sunrise hike in the morning and then be relaxing on the beach a few hours later followed by sunset drinks overlooking the city. The food scene in Dubai is huge. It’s varied with cuisine from all around the world.

Early applications for this position are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Ambassador International Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students thus, up-to-date police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.