Secondary Teacher of Physics at Safa Community School

POST: Secondary Teacher of Physics at Safa Community School, Dubai

Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title, a testament to our commitment towards student well-being. In addition, we were proud recipients of the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award’, reflecting our dedication to academic progress. This was further underscored by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and inclusion in the top 15 Schools in the UAE by the Schoolscompared.com survey are a source of pride for us all.

At Safa Community School, we are more than just a school-we are a community. With a parent body comprising Expats, including around 35% from the UK, we have fostered a reputation for being a friendly, warm, and community-oriented school. Our positive relationships among staff, parents, and students are a testament to our inclusive approach, making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. This sense of belonging sets us apart and should make you feel at home in our school.

Safa Community School is not just another school but an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,570. Follow our school Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more at safa_scs. Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.

Currently, we are in search of a dynamic and passionate Physics Teacher (secondary school) to join our highly accomplished secondary department. The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the age and ability range, GCSE and A-Level.

General Professional Responsibilities

The professional duties of a teacher shall be deemed to include the following duties: 

• Teaching, including planning and preparing courses and lessons, setting and marking of work and assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment in line with the school’s expectations and policy. 
• Using data to inform classroom teaching, monitoring and tracking student progress and putting in place timely interventions. 
• Preparing students for public examinations, assessing students for the purposes of such examinations, recording and reporting such assessments and attending meetings connected with the conduct of public examinations. 
• Communicating and consulting with the parents of students, including the writing of reports. 
• Attendance at Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings. 
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students he/she is teaching. 
• Participating in departmental meetings and Open Evenings. 
• Working as a member of a team in the shaping of departmental policy and practice, the introduction of curricular initiatives, the preparation and development of programmes of study and methods of teaching and assessment. 
• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the department. 
• Keeping up to date with curriculum innovation, participating in arrangements for CPD, contributing to his/her own professional development. 
• Working collaboratively with support teachers in the classroom. 
• Taking responsibility for the monitoring and support of a beginning teacher taking his/her class, if appropriate. 
• Setting work for his/her classes where absence is known in advance and setting work for absent colleagues where required. 
• Taking responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or curriculum innovation or project. 
• Carrying out other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Department. 
• Familiarising themselves with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE. 
• Being supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate Profile

It is a requirement that the successful candidate: 

• Will hold relevant qualifications.
• Have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, especially at GCSE and A-Levels.
• Most importantly should be enthusiastic about the subject and be able to convey this to students. 
• Have an understanding of assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Be an outstanding teacher with the ability to demonstrate outstanding practice and progress of students. 
• Works effectively as part of a team. 
• Actively keeps up to date with the developments in their subject. 
• Has a willingness to develop as a professional, taking opportunities to train further within the department, or outside to progress in their career.

Note: 

• This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification and amendment.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is Monday, 6th January 2025 at 10h00 UAE time.

Dear Candidate

The application process is: 

• All applications must be submitted on the TES Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.
• Only applications with experience teaching GCSE's and A-Levels will be considered.
• Submit an up to date, full resume / CV.   
• Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.   
• Provide at least three referees’ names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.   
• The closing date for all applications is Monday, 6th January 2025 at 10h00 UAE time.
• Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.   
• Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.
• A demonstration lesson will be required.

Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.

At Safa Community School we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.