Secondary English Teacher

The school

Al Ain Academy is a 3-18 international school that operates a British system of Education based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales.

Our successful BSME through-school is led by a team of experienced British-trained professionals. Aldar Academies has an outstanding reputation in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and academic results are well above the national average for the UAE as well as the international average for similar schools. 

Our multi-cultural environment and small class sizes offer an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international community; enriched by a variety of cultures that characterise our increasingly connected world. 

Living in the UAE

The UAE offers a warm, sunny climate throughout the year and a central travel hub with excellent opportunities to experience the Middle East and Asia during school holidays. 

The city of Al Ain has a large proportion of expats and as a result is extremely diverse. Expats can visit the souqs for spices, enjoy local food and drinks in the streets. There are various modern malls and outdoor adventures in and around the city; Al Ain is a great place to raise a family within a supportive community. Sporting activities at the nearby golf club, rugby club and equestrian club form a social hub for all. Al Ain is an hour and a half equidistant from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and 20 minutes from Oman uniquely allowing for weekends away in all directions. 

Our English Department

Our English department is characterised by a strong ethos of collaboration and passion. We are an enthusiastic and committed team of 5 staff members, who teach across the Key Stages, both English Language, English Second Language and English Literature. 

Our KS4 results for the last academic year were excellent: 100% of our cohort achieved Grades 9-5 in Literature and Grades 9-6 in Language with Edexcel IGCSEs. Our vision is to ensure outstanding pupil progress across the Key Stages with a strong focus on current educational research that feeds into a challenging and an exciting academic experience for our students.  

The Role

For the academic year beginning September 2019, we are looking for an outstanding English Teacher to join our professional and highly successful secondary team. 

As a successful candidate, you will be offered a highly competitive employment package including a tax-free salary and opportunities for career development as the UAE is fast becoming one of the major players in the international teaching market. You will also become part of a supportive, ambitious and motivated team.  In return, you will use your extensive qualifications, skills and experience to deliver fantastic learning opportunities for our students. If you are an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher from the UK, we’d love to hear from you. 

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality lessons that engage and challenge your students. You will have high standards and expectations in every element of your work. 

To be considered for a vacancy, you should:

• Bachelors of Education or PGCE and a degree in the main subject area that you teach

• Have experience of teaching to A Level Literature or Language

• Or have an additional subject you are able to teach including but not limited to: English as a Second Language, Citizenship, Drama, Social Studies or Media Studies

• Have recent experience of delivering the National Curriculum in the British System, preferably with a minimum of two years.

• Genuinely love what you do and demonstrating this through enthusiasm, creativity and energy.