Head of Science -September 2023

GEMS Wesgreen International School was established in 1991 and came under the GEMS family of Schools in 2017. It is a National Curriculum for England School with 3800+ students.

Wesgreen Interenational School is a BSO (British Schools Overseas) accredited school and is recognised by the department for education (DfE) in the UK for its high-quality education provision. We have a long history of success and high achievement within the Sharjah Community. Alumni pupils are now bringing their own children back and many others have enjoyed success in some of the best Universities in the World. There is a passionate and supportive group of international educators and many continue to give long service to the school, such is the strength of the community.

Sharjah is the only Emirate to introduce the 4 day school week. Educational staff and students enjoy a 3-day weekend every week, which is proving highly beneficial to everyone’s wellbeing.

We are looking for a committed and dynamic Head of Science to join the department at Wesgreen International school from September 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader or an outstanding Science teacher looking for the next step in their career, looking to join a global leading company and a world-class international school. You will be responsible for running a successful Science department and should have previous experience implementing outstanding teaching and learning practice both within the classroom and across a wider department setting.

As well as being a great place to work, Sharjah is a progressive, vibrant, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Sharjah enjoy a great lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield. Dubai is a short drive away with many of the schools staff making the short commute each day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for new teachers to gain valuable international exposure, and for more experienced teachers to advance their career with a global leading company, and world class International School.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand in to more and more countries.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A certified teaching qualification with exceptional subject knowledge
• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level equivalent - Physics/Chemistry/Biology
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• Significant experience of the National Curriculum for England

To be considered for this post you must hold a B.Ed. or a Bachelor’s in a relevant subject alongside a PGCE or equivalent.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession , private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day to day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhance the opportunity to save whilst working overseas

To be considered for this position, please click apply to complete the quick application on the GEMS Education careers site.