Primary Teacher (January 2024 Start)

Horizon International School
United Arab Emirates
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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January ‎2024
Apply by:
‎20 October ‎2023

Job description

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 ‎1380 students with ages ranging from ‎3 to
‎18 from over ‎82 different countries.
We seek to recruit a well-qualified and talented Primary Teacher, for January
‎2024 to complement our inspired and passionate team. We seek a professional
who can teach consistently to exceptionally high standards with a proven track
record in primary education. It is expected that applicants will be able to
relate to and align with our motto of 'Everyone counts, everyone contributes,
everyone succeeds.' The school is on a significant journey to excellence.
Applicants must have the enthusiasm, commitment and energy needed to work in a
rapidly growing and high performing school.
We offer a spacious, well-resourced learning environment, with enthusiastic,
motivated children and supportive families.
We require teachers who:
Can demonstrate that hard work influences success
An understanding that aspirations matter
Agree that there is no substitute for exceptional teaching
Believe that intelligence is not fixed
Agree that people make a difference and what we do matters
Believe that we need strong partnerships to succeed
Are willing to contribute ideas and fully support the strategic vision of the
school
A B.Ed degree/B.A (Hons) 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
Education concession for own children
End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
The Application Process:
Please apply via TES with a full CV with details of three referees (including
email addresses). We also request that you include a statement (no more than ‎2
sides of A4). Closing date for applications is Friday 20th October ‎2023 with
interviews taking place WB Monday 25th October ‎2023. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and the school reserves the right to close this
advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Safer Recruitment Statement:
Horizon International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the
recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At
Horizon International School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of
effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and
volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject
to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references,
proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including
overseas checks.

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**Horizon International School

• Horizon International School


• St 9a off Al Wasl Road, Umm Al Sheif


• Dubai


• United Arab Emirates
  +‎971 ‎348 ‎3314

Horizon International School (HIS), part of Al Najah Education, is a
supportive, student-focused international community school following a British
style of education.
Centrally located in Umm al Sheif, we cater for students ‎3 to ‎18 years old.
Our highly qualified UK-trained teachers and purpose-built facilities enable
us to give each and every child the opportunity to thrive. We pride ourselves
on providing an effective balance between academic rigour and creative and
sporting pursuits. We place strong emphasis on our values and community
spirit, which underpin our mission "Everyone Counts, Everyone Contributes,
Everyone Succeeds."
We at Horizon International School 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.
For more information, please visit www.hisdubai.ae.
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