Economics Teacher (Secondary - Maternity Cover - February 2025 - July 2025)

at  Sharjah English SchoolUnited Arab Emirates

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a well-qualified and inspirational subject teacher who empathises with the academic and holistic ethos found at top British International Schools. You will need to have a passion for being fully committed to making learning magical, providing individualised pastoral care for every student and a varied and genuinely rewarding enrichment curriculum. Previous overseas experience is not essential. However, the desire to work in a genuinely international community is.
Sharjah English School is a small, inclusive, non-for-profit school, occupying a spacious and attractive campus in close proximity to Dubai. We are a well-established co-educational school offering the National Curriculum to 1100 children from Foundation through to A Level. As well as serving the local British expatriate community, the school has students from many other nationalities. We are a British School Overseas and British Schools of the Middle East accredited school.

FOR FEBRUARY 2025 UNTIL JULY 2025 (MATERNITY COVER), WE ARE SEEKING A DEDICATED, DYNAMIC, EXPERIENCED AND HIGHLY COMMITTED ECONOMICS TEACHER WHO CAN DELIVER THE FULL RANGE OF ECONOMICS CURRICULUM (I/GCSE & A LEVEL).

The new post holder must have a track record in fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere and be a passionate educator dedicated to the well-being, social and academic progress of each student. The successful applicant will be expected to make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.

You will receive a competitive tax-free salary, a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment along with opportunities for promotion and development.
Sharjah English School provides an outstanding learning environment which encourages curiosity, ignites imagination and develops independence. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences, through positive and supportive relationships.
If you wish to work in a school which supports and values its teachers and is described by its students as “friendly”, “fair” and “diverse”, we would like to hear from you.
All candidates are required to upload a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter outlining the competencies required to support their application. Applicants must also complete and upload the SES application form as attached with the advert. Applications should be addressed to: Mr. Tony Piper, Secondary Headteacher, Sharjah English School.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th November although early applications would be most appreciated. Interviews will be by Google Meet.
Applicants who have not been contacted by Thursday 21st November, can assume that on this occasion they have been unsuccessful and are sincerely thanked by the School for their interest.
The successful applicant must be available to commence employment in February 2025.