MFL Teacher French and Spanish (KS2/KS3)

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 1045 students with ages ranging from 3 to 18 from over 79 different countries.

The Post:

We seek a professional who will be able to continue to inspire a love of learning in Modern Languages French KS2/Spanish KS3-KS5. It is expected that applicants will be able to relate to and align with our motto of ‘Everyone counts, everyone contributes, everyone succeeds.’ The secondary department is on a significant journey to excellence. Applicants must have the enthusiasm, commitment and energy needed to work in a rapidly growing and improving school.

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

We require teachers who are:

• Dedicated practitioners who strive to provide the very best learning opportunities they can for their students

• Professional both in their conduct and appearance and fully committed to the life of the school

• Open minded and flexible, willing to contribute ideas and fully support the strategic vision of the school

• Hardworking, with the desire to make a difference and go the extra mile

A B.Ed degree 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

• Tuition fees for up to two 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 identifying what you can offer our school to further support us with our journey to #standingout. Deadline for applications: 4th February 2021. Please ensure you type your Key Stage preference in the subject of the email and or make it clear in your application.

Please note, the school reserves the right to appoint the most suitable candidates before the application deadline. For overseas applicants, Long/Short list interviews will take place over SKYPE/ZOOM. Candidates already in Dubai will be interviewed locally.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

HIS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining three satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during interview and may be explored further.