Requirements
Candidates must have an internationally recognised bachelor’s degree in Y7 to 13 secondary education with maths specialism and QTS or equivalent. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in maths or a related subject with a PGCE/PGDE in secondary maths and QTS or equivalent is acceptable. Two years of experience teaching secondary maths is required if the bachelor's degree is in any subject with a teaching qualification. Attested documents, references, and a police clearance certificate are mandatory.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
Start date
August 2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract type
Full time
Contract term
2 years, renewable
Due to an extended maternity leave, we are looking for a talented maths specialist to join our team on a permanent basis.
About you
The successful candidate will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centered learning environment. They 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 of the following sets of qualifications:
Please note your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival.
An internationally recognised bachelor’s degree in Y7 to 13 secondary education with maths specialism and QTS or equivalent.
Or an internationally recognised bachelor’s degree in maths, or a closely related subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in secondary maths and QTS or equivalent.
Or an internationally recognised bachelor’s degree in any subject with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in secondary maths with QTS or equivalent and two years of experience teaching secondary maths.
Please note two supporting references (including most recent employer) and a police clearance certificate, ACRO or DBS no more than 3 months old must be provided by successful applicants.
Candidates travelling without dependents or with a spouse who has their own international package will benefit the most from our package.
About our school
Al Basma is a popular and over-subscribed, high performing ENC school.
Our seven-form entry school currently caters for 2000+ children from FS1 to Y13. We opened a state-of-the-art primary block for Y3 to Y6 in September 2020.
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 school community where students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders embrace our motto ‘Striving to be the Best’ which is embedded in everything we do. Our well-behaved students and supportive parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages which makes us a truly international community. The campus is well resourced and boasts excellent facilities.
We follow the National Curriculum of England and in EYFS the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework. We use both GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for Year 4 to 10. In addition we offer a range of GCSE, IGCSE, IAS and IAL levels from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson exam boards to our older students. We have begun to introduce a range of BTEC qualifications to better personalise pathways.
The school initially gained BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation in May 2016 in its second year of operation and continues to improve, achieving good with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017 the school has consistently achieved Band A gradings in the ADEK Irtiq'aa inspections. Most recently, in February 2022, the school consolidated its Very Good ADEK grading with a significant number of features graded outstanding.
Al Basma is located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi called Al Bahia near to the international airport and Yas Island. Dubai is a 35 minute drive from the school.
Our package
Our remuneration package for overseas UK qualified appointments includes:
Two-year contract and visa (renewable)
Tax-free salary
Shared furnished accommodation (including internet access) or an accommodation allowance
One way flight at start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside of UAE
Annual flight allowance
Excellent international medical cover
End-of-service gratuity
Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service
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