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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

The Aquila School

United Arab Emirates

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2023
Apply by:
8 March 2023

Job overview

We are looking to expand our science team and are recruiting for a teacher of science, who has the ability to teach up to Year 13, and is available for an August 2023 start. You must-

1. Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group

2. Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland

3. Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be - a happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress.

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Job description – Teacher

Key qualities and skills:    

  • To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre, makes as much progress as possible     
  • To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community    
  • To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive

Core purposes:    

  • To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through ‘real learning’    
  • To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families    
  • To have a positive impact on the work of the school 

Key duties for all teachers include:    

  • To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times    
  • To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible    
  • To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate    
  • To lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community    
  • To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways     
  • To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.    
  • To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others    
  • To be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leader

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school

To be line managed by the AHT-Science and Head of Secondary

Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.25am-12.00pm on Friday plus occasional evening and weekend work

Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar

Person Specification

  • Excellent English speaker    
  • Unceasingly optimistic and a ‘can do’ attitude – calm kind and professional with all members if the school community     
  • Can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management
  • Experience of A Level and/or IBDP is desirable     
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems    
  • Evidence of continuing professional development    
  • Experience in IGCSE results is desirable


How to apply: - Interested applicants should ensure they meet the person specification. Please apply by clicking on the 'Apply on school website' button.   

About the International Schools Partnership

The Aquila School is owned by a London based company called International Schools Partnership (ISP). The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Spain, Costa Rica, Chile, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, and Mexico educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to over 50 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with over 30,000 pupils and 5,000 staff located across the globe.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more pupils and staff to the group.

All our schools:

  • Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze
  • Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful
  • Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.
  • Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we

About The Aquila School

The Aquila School opened in September 2018 and serves as an international school with an affordable fee structure offering a high-quality education in Dubai. The school offers the National Curriculum for England & Wales adapted to meet the needs of our global community. At present we have pupils from FS1 to Y8 - year nines will join us in August 2021

We are a happy community school. Staff work hard to ensure our children love school, love learning and make as much progress as possible.

As we grow, we will offer a wide range of I GCSE options which provide breadth and balance in terms of arts, science and practical subjects. In the sixth form we will offer both IB and BTec qualifications.

As a growing school we seek to employ teachers who are very flexible in the ages and subjects that they teach.

The Aquila School Vision Statement

Our vision is known and owned by all members of our community and really does underpin all aspects of our work.

A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to. Ale choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress

What Matters at The Aquila School

  • Our children are safe, supervised and well cared for at all times- children know that the first priority of every adult in school is their well being
  • Amazing learning is key, lessons are enjoyable and relevant
  • Every child makes as much progress as possible and teachers are held to account
  • Teachers are empowered to teach the children what they need to know
  • We celebrate and respect the culture, traditions and heritage of the host nation
  • We are a community school- courteous and respectful relationships are key to our success

International Schools Partnership

The Aquila school is the flagship school of International Schools Partnership – a global family of over forty schools all over the world.

All our schools –

Help children learn to levels that amaze them.

Inspire children to be successful now and equip them to be successful later.

Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.

Aim to be the schools of choice for children  and their families, wherever we are.

Please find more information here: http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/

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