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Primary Teacher (January 2024 Start)

Primary Teacher (January 2024 Start)

Horizon International School

United Arab Emirates

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2024
Apply by:
20 October 2023

Job overview

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 1380 students with ages ranging from 3 to 18 from over 82 different countries. 

We seek to recruit a well-qualified and talented Primary Teacher, for January 2024 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 apply via TES with a full CV with details of three referees (including email addresses). We also request that you include a statement (no more than 2 sides of A4). Closing date for applications is Friday 20th October 2023 with interviews taking place WB Monday 25th October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the school reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

Horizon International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Horizon International School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

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About Horizon International School

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+971 348 3314

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Horizon International School (HIS), part of Cognita Schools, is a supportive, student-focused international community school following a British style of education.

Centrally located in Umm al Sheif, we cater for students 3 to 18 years old. Our highly qualified UK-trained teachers and purpose-built facilities enable us to give each and every child the opportunity to thrive. We pride ourselves on providing an effective balance between academic rigour and creative and sporting pursuits. We place strong emphasis on our values and community spirit, which underpin our mission “Everyone Counts, Everyone Contributes, Everyone Succeeds.”

We at Horizon International School 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.

For more information, please visit www.hisdubai.ae.

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