PE Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Amity International School - Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Undisclosed
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 23 December 2019
Job overview
The Sport and Physical Education Department at Amity International School is looking for a Teacher of Physical Education for maternity cover to start in January 2020.
The department consists of 8 full-time specialist teachers, and supported by swimming academy coaches, delivers PE and Swimming to ages 3-16 years old. Amity boasts outstanding facilities that include a full size 3G Astro, 400m Athletics Track, recently opened Olympic Swimming Pool and Learner Pool, sprung floor Dance Studio, Sports Hall, Outdoor Courts and its very own Sailing Centre. Competing in local leagues through ADISSA (Abu Dhabi International School Sports Association) the school teams have achieved recent successes in football, netball, rugby and swimming.
As well as teaching Physical Education the ideal candidate will have experience in coaching one or more of the main sports at Amity: Netball, Football, Swimming, Athletics, Dance and Gymnastics.
As well as teaching Physical Education the ideal candidate will have experience in coaching one or more of the main sports at Amity: Netball, Football, Swimming, Athletics, Dance and Gymnastics. Experience of teaching academic PE (iGCSE) will be seen as an advantage.
For this role, you should have:
- A bachelor's degree in a related subject
- A qualification in teaching (e.g. PGCE or Bachelor's in Education) for the specialism and age range
- At least one year of teaching experience
Amity International School offers a competitive salary and other benefits including accommodation, end of service gratuity, healthcare, flights and use of the school's extensive sports facilities including the Olympic pool and learning pool, tennis courts, gyms, climbing, football, athletics and sailing and other water sports facilities. For more information please visit the school website (https://amityabudhabi.com/). Applications should be made via the TES jobs site.
Applications should include a completed application form, CV including a professional photo, and a letter of application. Please also include a passport copy and a scanned copy of your degree certificate(s).
Please send completed applications to careers@amityabudhabi.ae or apply through the TES directly. The position will be from JANUARY to JUNE 2020.
Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Skype shortly for qualified or shortlisted candidates.
We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom he/she comes into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.
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About Amity International School - Abu Dhabi
- Amity International School - Abu Dhabi
- E10, Exit 39, Al Bahya
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
Amity International School is a private all-through school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is part of the Amity Education Group, a not-for-profit Education Foundation with campuses across the world.
The city of Abu Dhabi is the nation’s capital and its second largest behind Dubai. The school itself is located close to Deerfields Mall on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and is staffed primarily by teachers trained in the United Kingdom. Job applications are open to all nations with English as its first language.
The school is located on a state-of-the-art, 15 acre campus and facilities include an Olympic Pool, full-size football pitch, 400m running track, ICT rooms, language lab, special needs classrooms, 600 seat auditorium, specialist art rooms, black box theatre, drama room and libraries for all educational stages. Amity's boat house boasts Royal Yacht Association accreditation and offers a wide range of activities including sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and wind surfing.
Executive Principal
Sarah Wade
Values and vision
Amity International School is committed to providing an outstanding education, developing a strong community and providing inspirational teaching. Students and staff promote independent learning, critical thinking and self-reflection in a caring and stimulating environment. As talented educators, knowledgeable in their subject areas, Amity teachers go beyond developing the mastery of skills and the acquisition of knowledge, also providing a holistic education in which the emotional and physical well-being of every student is developed.
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