Teacher of Physics

Our School

A’Soud Global School provides high-quality British education for students aged three years to eighteen years from all over the world, including local Omani children. Our highly skilled teachers, of which the majority are from the UK, deliver an educational experience that inspires and encourages all learners to aim high and achieve their very best. Our modern purpose-built campus is located in a pleasant suburb of Muscat close to the airport and the sea. 

Living in Oman

Oman is a welcoming, politically stable and friendly country. It has beautiful scenery, wonderful beaches, a very rich culture, and a sunny climate that enables a wide range of outdoor activities to be pursued throughout the year. When it is hot and humid in the Coastal areas in summertime the higher mountains in the interior offer a cooler climate throughout the year. Its history and heritage make exploration of the country an authentic travel experience as the local culture and traditions are still freely evident. Muscat is an engaging mix of traditional and modern, Omani and Western. Traditional souqs are situated near 5* hotels, local markets with large modern shopping malls with many western brands including Carrefour and Marks and Spencer. With its modern airport and airline links, it is also well situated for travel to many other locations around the world. The city of Dubai is only a few hours away for weekend visits.  

Our teachers are:

• Passionate, enthusiastic, innovative and ready to embrace the challenges and excitement of an International  teaching career in the Middle East

• Qualified to degree level and hold a recognized teaching qualification (eg Bed/PGCE) with a minimum of five years teaching experience as a full-time teacher (Not supply agency)

• Able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning

• An exceptional communicator with the  ability to work with students and parents alike

• Ambitious and keen to develop existing knowledge and skills

• Have a minimum of five years of teaching experience

• Experience in using effective differentiation and assessment techniques are essential.

Experience of working with children for whom English is an additional language would be of benefit, as would experience working in an international setting. However, a candidate with a genuine commitment to supporting the school’s ethos, along with a willingness and flexibility to adapt, will be considered. 

What we offer

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, visa and flight allowance with a final gratuity payment on completion of the contract in accordance with local labour law. We also offer excellent, high-quality accommodation for teaching staff which is recommended during the first year of a contract. 

We are committed to developing our staff and providing professional development opportunities both in-house and via external providers. We are also a friendly community providing a supportive network, including social opportunities, to ensure everyone feels welcome, quickly settles and enjoys what Oman has to offer.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure their lessons are engaging and relevant to the needs of their students

• Lessons are well planned and follow the planned outcomes for the department

• Consider students’ health and wellbeing as a priority

• Know their students well to ensure they make positive and effective progress in the subject

• Use assessment tools to track and support student learning

• Provide pastoral support as directed

• Work effectively with colleagues to provide a positive and engaging learning experience

• Support and promote the vision and goals of A’Soud Global School

• Respect the values and culture of Oman within the context of our international school community

• Be open to continuous professional development opportunities

• Be part of an enthusiastic and committed team dedicated to making AGS a leading school in Muscat and the Middle East

Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role:

• PRIMARY TEACHER - Bachelor of Education (Bed) with QTS (qualified teacher status) 

• SECONDARY SPECIALIST TEACHER - Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a University degree relevant to the subject taught.

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

• Strong academic experience in schools in the UK or International British curriculum schools; 

• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience post qualification is necessary for Ministry approval to teach in Oman. This must be verifiable and full time. (working for a supply agency does not count)

Language Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in the English language (First language)

• An additional language capability is an advantage

• ESL training and teaching experience is also considered

Skills and Abilities:

• Be passionate about teaching;  

• Ability to lead culturally diverse classes of students

• Excellent communication skills; 

• Proven good sense of humour;

• Should be culturally sensitive and respectful of local traditions.

• Flexible to the personal challenge of moving to and living in a new country

Safeguarding

• A’Soud Global School is committed to Safeguarding and Child Protection and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks and will undertake Safeguarding training before the commencement of classroom duties.

Covid 19:

• Oman has managed its overall Covid mortality extremely well and in general, living in Oman during the crisis has seen the minimal impact on daily activities with short lockdowns, curfews or similar. In general, life is still going on in an acceptable fashion. Successful candidates will need to be double vaccinated and show a negative PCR test result on arrival in Muscat. AGS will arrange all reservations required for entry, including the health insurance required by all travellers. Our aim is to make your transition from your current position to a resident of Oman working in AGS as smooth a journey as possible. Please be aware that this information may be subject to change at short notice.

Applying

If you wish to apply for the position, please use the TES ‘Quick Apply’ link

Salary

Salary plus allowances including paid holidays, flights, medical and insurance.

Full Time, Fixed Term 2-year contract

Start date

1st September 2022, but new staff are expected to be able to travel to Oman in late August 2022

Not suitable for newly qualified teachers (NQT)