Teacher of Music

Amity International school, Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Music. Successful applicants would be able to demonstrate developing music at GCSE and A level and even BTEC. They can reference strategic increases in student uptake and examination attainment, as well as contributions to the wider Performing Arts department and school community. This role involves teaching across the Primary and Secondary phases of the school, but mainly in the secondary school – truly having an opportunity to grow students’ love of learning. Successful candidates will be expected to coordinate the Music Scholar programme and peripatetic teachers.

Due to expansion in our senior school and an increased demand for places we are currently recruiting new and outstanding teachers to join our successful team from January 2025. We invite applicants who can demonstrate exceptional teaching resulting in high student attainment through practices and principles of positive education.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the premier co-educational International schools in the city. Amity International School recognises that its most important investment is in the quality of its teachers and support staff. As such, in order to progress the school in this next phase of its growth, our staff are in receipt of one of the best salaries and packages locally, commensurate with the responsibilities of their position and the size of the school.

Amity International School is a newly established British Curriculum International School with a renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts and Academia. The magnificent 15 acre bay-side campus allows the school to boast unique school facilities within a beautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE's capital, providing an inspirational working environment where pupils are committed and keen to learn.

Amity International School is set up as a not-for-profit organisation.

Benefits for the successful candidate include:         

·       Highly competitive salary benchmarked against many of the leading schools locally         

·       Accommodation or a housing allowance aligned with your personal family circumstances         

·       A spacious and modern, innovative teaching and learning environment      

·       Supportive line management and access to generous professional development training         

·       Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages. Scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications would be also gratefully received.

Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Teams.

Start date for this position will be January 2025.

Amity International School is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening and submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment in addition to supplying a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent school.

Kindly note that due to the number of applicants we receive only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.