Teacher of Science (Biology) - Senior School

Date: August 2023

Salary: Competitive tax free salary

Location: Muscat, Oman

Contract type: Full time

Contract term:  Permanent

Join our experienced and supportive team working in Muscat, Oman – a friendly hidden gem on the Arabian Peninsula. British School Muscat is Oman’s leading British school. We are dynamic, purposeful and personal and are proud to be the original and only not-for-profit British school in Muscat. 

We are looking to appoint an innovative and well qualified Teacher of Science (Biology) to work with with our highly engaged students and parents in our Senior School.

Over the last twelve months British School Muscat (BSM) has maintained its reputation as a leading British international school with: 

• Recognised in Sept 2021 by Spears as being in the top 100 schools worldwide with our academic results placing us in the top 3 international schools in the Middle East.           
• BSO inspection, Jan 2020 - “ overall judgement “outstanding with numerous exemplary features’ and outstanding in all categories - only 3% of international schools have achieved this accolade.

About Us

We offer high quality British education to enable our students to fulfil their potential both academically and personally and prepare them for their international future.

The National Curriculum for England is enhanced by a diverse enrichment programme that inspires our students to develop their passions and explore and discover Oman’s beautiful mountains, wadis, deserts and coast. Students are taught in small classes by excellent and enthusiastic teachers in well-resourced classrooms. Students are supported to develop their leadership skills and encouraged to become active global citizens.

BSM is a High Performance Learning World Class school. Our vision for High Performance Learning is having everyone in the school, regardless of background or starting point, achieving the highest academic standards. Students are equipped with the values, attitudes and attributes that will serve them well in university, the workplace and their life. We aim to deliver these outcomes consistently, year on year, regardless of changes to context or circumstances. 

What We Offer

Our generous remuneration package includes: 

• Competitive tax free salary           
• Fully Furnished Modern Accommodation           
• Utilities Allowance           
• International Medical Insurance           
• Annual Flight Allowance           
• Continuing Professional Development           
• Subsidised tuition for up to 3 Children at BSM        
• Management Allowances           
• Threshold           
• Freight Allowance           
• End of Service Gratuity

We provide a thorough school, social & country induction programme.

What We Are Looking For

You must be able to teach Biology to A level with the ability to teach another subject being desirable. All applicants must be qualified teachers, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification.

 We will consider applications from ECTs. Please see the job description for further details.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to find out more about the school and to submit your application.

British School Muscat is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments to British School Muscat are subject to police/ISA checks.

The closing date is Sunday 26 February 2023. Longlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview approximately 1-2 weeks after the closing date. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews could be arranged before the closing date. It is advisable to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.

British School Muscat

We are a non-profit, co-educational, British international day school that provides a comprehensive and balanced education to a mix of approximately 1000 English speaking expatriate students of over 66 nationalities.

Org Type: Mainstream

Phase: Multi-Phase

Funding Status: Independent

Age Range: 3 - 18 years

Denomination: Non-denominational

Our mission is to provide all our students with high quality British Education for their International Future. The school follows an enhanced National Curriculum for England and the students achieve excellent GCSE and A Level results. We offer a personalised approach to learning that emphasises learning-to-learn skills, citizenship and preparation for a successful life in an inter-cultural world.

Our vision is to be a leading British International School offering consistently innovative and inspiring teaching and a broad enrichment programme that allows every pupil to develop their individual passions and interests delivered in world class facilities. 

We hope you will be interested in joining our team.

Location & Contact

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Campus Address    

Al Nadhayer Street

Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, 

Muscat, 

Sultanate of Oman

Telephone              +968 24600842 

Website                  britishschoolmuscat.com