Teacher of Physics
Knowledge Gate International School
Muscat
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive Tax Free Salary, plus Housing and other benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2020
Job overview
APPOINTMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2020
Knowledge Gate International School
Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is committed to offering a premium quality global education to both expatriate and local students in the Sultanate of Oman. We are a non-selective co-educational, independent Nursery to Year 13 school. We follow the Cambridge International Curriculum, which is based on the National Curriculum for England, with some adaptations to the local context. In the Secondary Phase we offer IGCSE, A Level and Omani Bilingual Diploma pathways. We are a truly international school, and our students and staff come from a variety of backgrounds. We have a student population of 700 and our students are an absolute joy to teach.
KGIS is a proud member of Inspired (https://inspirededu.com). At Inspired, we believe that the overall educational experience instils the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values that students will carry with them for life. An Inspired education extends beyond the confines of traditional academia to tuition in life and public speaking, study methods and time management. We firmly believe it is vital that our students are adequately equipped to meet life's challenges in a globally competitive world.
Teaching Environment
As an international school located in Muscat, we believe in equipping our students with the confidence and skills to believe that they are capable of excellence, for this is exactly what they go on to achieve. Our firm belief in the unlimited potential of every child is reflected in our unwavering commitment to secure outstanding outcomes for every student. All set within a culture and ethos that fosters mutual respect, shared values, cooperation and tolerance, and guided by highly nurturing pastoral care.
Teacher of Physics
We are in an exciting time of growth and development at KGIS and are seeking an outstanding, energetic, inspirational teacher who is passionate about their students. Candidates must be team players and must be committed to achieving high levels of learning.
We are looking for reflective practitioners who have:
- Enhanced disclosure from the DBS or equivalent, and who are committed to the welfare of all children
- A degree and PGCE or B.Ed or the equivalent, with a minimum of three years post-qualification teaching experience. The degree must be in the subject taught or a closely related subject
- Experience delivering GCSE and A Level
- Confidence with the use of ICT in teaching
- High expectations and aspirations for all students
- A commitment to the overall development of young people
- An open-minded approach to their work, are willing to learn and develop
- A demonstrable love for what they do and a proven track record
Previous teaching experience in a high-performing international school is an advantage.
To be considered for this position you will need to meet our qualification and experience requirements.
In return we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, health insurance, annual flight and relocation assistance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Knowledge Gate International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo rigorous child protection screening including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum. 2 sides A4) outlining your suitability for this post to: lstanley@kgis-edu.com.
We request references for all candidates that we invite to interview.
For non-local candidates initial interviews for this post will take place via Skype.
Closing date: 31 May 2020. As a school we reserve the right to make an earlier appointment and candidates are asked to make early applications.
If you would like to find out more about our school, please visit: www.kgis.edu.om
Knowledge Gate International School
PO Box 1656, PC111
Al Hail, Maarifa Road, Way 2947
Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 2453 3654
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About Knowledge Gate International School
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Knowledge Gate International School delivers an outstanding, yet affordable, premium British-style education through an exciting and broad curriculum. We are one of over 110 schools worldwide to be part of Inspired, the leading global group of premium schools. As Inspired students, children at KGIS gain a wealth of opportunities and a high-quality education in line with international best practices. To date, Inspired is the only international premium education group in Oman. At KGIS, students are well-equipped to be pioneers of their future who thrive with purpose in a rapidly changing world. Our unique, future-focused curriculum enables our young people to be resilient, innovative, and ingenious. To be a KGIS student is to be a confident global citizen who can, and will, make a difference. The KGIS ethos is to cultivate an inspiring, safe and exceptional environment – where imagination and the unique contribution of every single student are encouraged and valued.
Vision
Global education with drive and ambition.
Mission
KGIS believes the world would be a better place if every child is supported to thrive with purpose and pioneer their future.
Innovative Education
Our school places particular emphasis on integrating technology into the curriculum, and our dedicated teaching team ensures that innovative learning and teaching methods are at the heart of our ethos. We are proud to deliver a carefully crafted British curriculum that seamlessly progresses students from Kindergarten to Sixth Form education and is supplemented by bilingual learning for native Arabic speakers.
Children grow with a personalised learning approach while undertaking qualifications that include the Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels, and the Omani Bilingual GED. Our broad-spectrum curriculum offers one of the most wide-ranging course options in Oman and includes a range of subjects, including Sociology and Psychology at the secondary education level. The success of KGIS is best seen in the achievements of our students, who are academically driven and motivated to be active leaders in an evolving world.
Build a career with Inspired Education
Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfill their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
Location
At our campus located at Al Hail, Muscat, students benefit from excellent academic and leisure facilities, many of which have been recently upgraded as part of the school’s ongoing programme of refurbishment. Knowledge Gate International School invites children to an inspiring school setting that encourages them to enjoy the enriching journey of learning through exploration. Across all divisions, students enjoy spacious classrooms and state-of-the-art digital technology that complements the engaging curriculums taught at the school.
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