Head of Music (Ability to teach Secondary)

Horizon International School is a supportive, student focused, international community school. We strive to challenge and inspire all learners to develop their skills and nurture values through a love of learning so that they can responsibly embrace the diverse challenges of tomorrow. 

Horizon International School, Dubai, is an established, thriving community that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and the National Curriculum of England in Primary and Secondary. Students take a combination of IGCSE and GCSE at the end of Key Stage 4, leading into ‘A’ levels thereafter. Since our doors opened in September 2008, the school community has rapidly grown, and we now have approximately 1235 students with ages ranging from 3 to 18 from over 80 different countries. 

September 2021 saw further expansion in our growing secondary phase. As a result, we require an innovative and passionate teacher to join our community. Given the 'boutique' size of the secondary department, colleagues with previous pastoral experience, or wider school responsibilities, would be very welcome. 

We welcome applications from teachers who have a creative approach to curriculum delivery and who put the student's learning first. High standards, flexibility and a commitment to developing the whole child are essential. You will need to be self-motivated, have a growth mindset and be able to work well as part of a growing team.

We seek to recruit a well-qualified and talented Head of Music (ability to teach Secondary), for September 2022 to complement our inspired and passionate team. We seek a professional who can teach consistently to exceptionally high standards with a proven track record in primary education. It is expected that applicants will be able to relate to and align with our motto of ‘Everyone counts, everyone contributes, everyone succeeds.’ The school is on a significant journey to excellence. Applicants must have the enthusiasm, commitment and energy needed to work in a rapidly growing and high performing school. 

We offer a spacious, well-resourced learning environment, with enthusiastic, motivated children and supportive families. 

We require teachers who: 

Can demonstrate that hard work influences success 

An understanding that aspirations matter 

Agree that there is no substitute for exceptional teaching 

Believe that intelligence is not fixed 

Agree that people make a difference and what we do matters 

Believe that we need strong partnerships to succeed 

Are willing to contribute ideas and fully support the strategic vision of the school 

A B.Ed degree/B.A (Hons) or other relevant degree coupled with PGCE or QTS is essential. Police clearance certificates are also not negotiable. 

Relevant UK experience is essential and recent international experience is desirable. 

Our Compensation and Benefits Package includes: 

Competitive tax-free salary 

Accommodation allowance or fully furnished accommodation 

Premium Medical Insurance coverage 

Annual flight allowance 

Education concession for own children 

End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law 

The Application Process: 

Please send a full CV with details of three referees (including email addresses), and a recent passport sized photo to careers@horizonintlschool.com. We also request that you include a statement (no more than 2 sides of A4).