Job Description

Date: 16 Dec 2024
Location: Abu Dhabi, AE
Job ID: 4684
School: The British International School Abu Dhabi
Company: Nord Anglia Education
KS2 Teacher


Embark on an exceptional educational journey with The British International School Abu Dhabi, renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. We are actively seeking educators with exceptional skills to significantly contribute to enhancing our school's reputation. Exciting opportunities are available for highly skilled Key Stage 2 (KS2) teachers to join our team. If you possess outstanding skills and are passionate about shaping the future of education, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our community.


The closing date for this position is 5th January 2025.


About You


You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage. You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.


About the Role


There are over 1100 students in our Primary school and a large number of classes and teachers, so collaboration is paramount. Our school follows the English national curriculum with additional aspects to complement our local context. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found on the job description using the following link - Primary Teacher JD 2025.pdf


About Nord Anglia Education


Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.


Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.


Every parent wants the best for their child -- so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.


https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us


Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community - colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.



As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.


Benefits


When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students' success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.


We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don't just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.


Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King's College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master's in International Education from King's College London.


Alongside great training and a competitive package, you'll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's most vibrant cities.


As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:
• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career




As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.


Selection Process


Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be you current Head Teacher/Principal.


The start date is mid August 2025.


Safeguarding


At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years