Upper Primary Class Teacher (Specialist)

The School:

Launched in 2022, Downe House Muscat is the world’s first authentic international girls’ school run by a premium all-girls’ school from England.

Through our partnership with Downe House in the UK, we are proud to bring the first UK premium girls’ school influenced by one hundred and thirteen years of world class British education, to Oman. Girls aged 7 to 18 have the opportunity to be inspired and challenged as they grow into confident young women preparing to play their part in the world.

Downe House Muscat offers:

A first class British education in the international context of Oman leading to IGCSE, GED and A Level examinations

Academic excellence in girls’ education

Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and

A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.

Everything at Downe House Muscat is designed to encourage, stimulate and inspire the girls. The School promotes genuine personal enquiry and intellectual appetite to nurture individual talents and interests beyond the academic and to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect for others. Underpinning this is a comprehensive pastoral system, individualised tutoring and a personal spotlight on every student from the day they begin their educational journey at the School.

Downe House Muscat currently has girls from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and will introduce Grades 1-3 in 2023-2024.

The Location:

 The school is located in the Al Bandar Masterplan – a 1.1 million square metre development situated in close proximity to Muscat International Airport, City Centre Muscat and many residential communities. Our state of the art campus houses some of the finest school facilities in Oman. These include dedicated libraries, a central atrium, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, 400 seated theatre, music and drama studios and practice rooms, IT labs, outdoor sports facilities and an exciting Phase 2 planned for construction in 2024.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Primary, the role covers the teaching of core subjects in Grades 5 and 6. The post holder will require the ability to relate well to, and communicate effectively with, parents, staff and pupils. Teachers are expected to contribute in general to the high academic standards and disciplinary ethos of the school, and to follow its policies. They should seek to make a real contribution to their academic department and the co-curricular life of the school. They are responsible for ensuring all pupils make excellent progress and find learning enjoyable and challenging.

The Opportunity:

Downe House Muscat is seeking to appoint outstanding individuals as part of the academic faculty. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly talented team to continue to embed Downe House Muscat as the leading school for girls in Oman, with the ambition to always be the best. Our staff enjoy an excellent and fulfilling working environment, a competitive tax-free salary and package, and an exciting lifestyle in a beautiful, vibrant coastal city. We welcome applications from experienced specialist teachers from UK independent and state sectors, as well as from those working internationally.

Salary and Benefits:

The post attracts a competitive salary (£47,000 - £63,000) UK gross -equivalent package before tax and benefits appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include: 

• A competitive, annual tax-free salary inclusive of accommodation and other allowances.

• An end of service payment. 

• Start and end of contract flights. 

• Annual return flight allowance. 

• Tuition fee concession at Downe House Muscat. 

• Medical insurance.

 • Visa costs. 

Terms of Appointment:

We recognize that the success of Downe House Muscat depends on the quality, wellbeing and motivation of our staff. In addition to the salary and package structure outlined above, staff can also expect: 

• A commitment to professional development. 

• A dedicated and passionate human resources and support team, committed to making life in Oman as comfortable as possible. 

• Outstanding career progression opportunities that arise from being part of a rapidly expanding education group in a dynamic market.

Safeguarding and Data Protection

 Downe House Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory current Police Clearance Certificate. In addition, candidates are requested to provide a police clearance certificate from each country they have worked in. Two satisfactory professional references will also be required.

 If successful and if applicable for visa purposes, applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of being a ‘full time’ student. Some of these documents will need to be attested by you at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Oman Embassy in the candidate’s home country.

 By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Downe House Muscat and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Downe House Muscat and its affiliates.

 Applicants should also note that any offer of employment is subject to social media checks.