Secondary Teacher - Maths (Academic Year 2025/2026)

Wales International School (WIS) is looking to recruit an outstanding full-time Maths Teacher (2025/2026)

Responsible to: Head of School/Head of Phase

Qualifications:  Degree and PGCE or QTS or appropriate teaching qualification.

Experience: Minimum 1 years teaching or other relevant experience.

WIS is a leading British international school in Abu Dhabi, and is a member of COBIS and BSME (British Schools of the Middle East). We are the school of choice for Emirati children, and WIS is renowned for the excellence of its educational programmes. WIS is a truly unique school which cares for our students and provides a transformative learning environment for every one of them. Our staff work hard to deliver a learning experience that develops talents, encourages curiosity and a love of learning, so that our students can make a positive difference in the world. We offer a strong bilingual element across the school, creating a welcoming learning environment for all EAL and BML learners. Our goal is to support our young people to cultivate an ambitious future that can help shape their lives in the 21st Century. We are advocates for HPL (high-performance learning), and are proud to represent UAE and Islamic values throughout our curriculum.

The secondary school students follow the English National Curriculum at Key Stage 3, based on the Oxford International Curriculum, and then take either Oxford International or Edexcel International GCSE examinations in Year 11, and A-levels in Years 12 and 13.

We are located in Al Shamkhah, a quiet and tranquil part of Abu Dhabi. The small class sizes and commitment to excellence contribute to our sense of family and enable us to give all our students the attention they require. Our parents are committed partners and play a vital role in creating this enriching cultural environment.

Interested applicants should:

●      have a passion for learning, with experience of current best practice.

●      understand the needs of students from multilingual backgrounds.

●      have UK or equivalent teaching qualifications.

●      have proven experience of teaching to at least GSCE.

●      be committed and hard-working, with high expectations of themselves and the children in their care.

●      demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of collegiality.

●      be able to incorporate ICT in their practice.

●      possess humour, energy, flexibility and a positive outlook.

●      be open to the many opportunities and some challenges that living in the UAE will bring.

In addition to working in a learning-focused, forward-thinking and supportive school, you will receive a generous package including:

● Highly competitive tax-free salary;

● Accommodation allowance;

● private medical cover;

● Annual Flight Allowance

Employment terms are initially a two-year contract which can be extended annually.

WIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Thorough checks on your ability to work with children will be adhered to.

WIS is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. In accordance with KCSiE 2023 and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation, appointed candidates from the United Kingdom are required to provide and before travel arrangements are confirmed, the following documents: A signed criminal record, self-declaration form, original birth certificate, an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) or Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

In accordance to the KSCiE updates to 2023 and as part of our due diligence checks, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

To find out more about the school, please visit our website at https://walesschool.com/

If you are a dynamic, creative, and interesting person with a passion for teaching, then we want to hear from you!