Horizon International School Jobs Careers 2023 : Secondary English Teacher Vacancy in Dubai UAE

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 1350 students with ages ranging from 3 to 18 from over 80 different countries.

The Post:

We seek to recruit a well-qualified and talented English Teacher, for September 2023 to complement our inspired and passionate team. An ability to teach another subject at KS3, KS4 and KS5 would be an advantage. It is expected that applicants will be able to relate to and align with our motto of ‘Everyone counts, everyone contributes, everyone succeeds.’ The secondary department is on a significant journey to excellence. Applicants must have the enthusiasm, commitment and energy needed to work in a rapidly growing and improving school.

We offer a spacious, well-resourced learning environment, with enthusiastic, motivated children and supportive families.

We require teachers who are:

Dedicated practitioners who strive to provide the very best learning opportunities they can for their students
Professional both in their conduct and appearance and fully committed to the life of the school
Open minded and flexible, willing to contribute ideas and fully support the strategic vision of the school
Hardworking, with the desire to make a difference and go the extra mile
A B.Ed degree 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
Tuition fees for up to two children
End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
The Application Process:

Please send a full CV with details of three referees (including email addresses), and a recent passport sized photo to careers@hisdubai.ae

We also request that you include a statement (no more than 2 sides of A4). Closing date for applications is Friday 13th January 2023 with interviews taking place WB Monday 16th January 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the school reserves right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For overseas applicants, Long/Short list interviews will take place over SKYPE/ZOOM. Candidates already in Dubai will be interviewed locally. Interviews will take place WB 16th January 2023.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

HIS is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining three satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during interview and may be explored further.

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