Primary Class Teacher

Contract type: Full Time / Limited (‎2 Years)
Suitable for NQTs: YES (The school will not be able to provide NQT status but,
the NQTs are always welcome to apply for the position)
Dates: START: Tentatively, ‎23 August, ‎2022
Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
ABOUT US
Garden City British School (GCBS), a popular and a British School of high
repute in Al Ain, seeks Primary teachers to join a thriving team from ‎23
August, ‎2022. Our school presently caters to children from FS1 to Y9. GCBS is
rated as Band "A" (Good) School by Abu Dhabi Department of Education (ADEK),
and is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers,
creators, innovators and leaders who will have a positive impact on the world
of tomorrow. We pride ourselves on being a happy and vibrant community where
students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders
embrace our moto 'Striving to be the Best' which is embedded in everything we
do. Our enthusiastic students and supportive parents originate from ‎36
countries which makes us a truly international community. The campus is well
resourced and boasts of excellent facilities.
GCBS won the third place in a Best Library competition from amongst ‎116
schools in UAE, the only School in Al Ain. The School has produced remarkable
achievements in a short span of time. The School's cross curricular,
technology-driven Moral Education Programme has been of keen interest to the
Crown Prince's Office and is given the status of 'noteworthy school' in its
implementation of the Programme.
GCBS is located in the School Zone of Al Ain, UAE, a city known as the "OASIS
of the Middle East" which is a very quiet and safe place preferred for family
living. The vibrant cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are just ‎75 min drive away
and the international airport is just ‎15 min from the School. For further
details about the school please visit http://gardencityschool.ae.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will show a genuine commitment to creating an
inspiring and stimulating child-centered learning environment. Teachers will
be highly motivated as exemplary practitioners demonstrating a deep
understanding of personalised learning. Candidates should be committed to
ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of innovative and
creative development.
We welcome applications from candidates with one the following sets of
qualifications:
* An Internationally recognised Bachelor's Degree in Education specialising in Primary education.
or
* An Internationally recognised Bachelor's Degree in an ENC subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Primary Education.
or
* An Internationally recognised Bachelor's Degree in an aspect of Primary or Early Childhood Education with QTS.
Any joint honors degree which includes theology, criminology or religious
education will not be accepted by Abu Dhabi Department of Education and
Knowledge.
There is no longer a need for teachers to have post-graduation teaching
experience (in accordance with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge
Regulations which apply to all private schools in Abu Dhabi)
Please note that two supporting references and a police clearance certificate
or DBS no more than ‎3 months old must be provided.
Candidates travelling with no dependents will benefit the most from our
package.
OUR PACKAGE
Our remuneration package includes:
* Two-year contract and visa (renewable)
* Tax-free salary
* Shared but self contained furnished accommodation (including internet access) or an accommodation allowance
* Annual flight allowance
* Excellent international medical cover
* End-of-service gratuity
* Fee discount for dependent children
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should click on the 'Apply now' button below to upload
their CV and a short letter of application.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted soon after applying to
arrange an interview via ZOOM for international candidates and at the school
for local candidates.
Whilst we appreciate all applications, only those shortlisted will be
contacted. This advert is posted by CES, our school management company.
Applicants not taken forward may be contacted by CES on behalf of one of our
sister schools in the UAE. If you do not wish your application to be shared
with other schools in our group please state 'Garden City Only' when you
submit your application.

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