Head of Physics

Job start: September 2025

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Fixed Term – Initial 2 years

North London Collegiate School Dubai seeks a Head of Physics

Founded in partnership with Sobha, North London Collegiate School Dubai offers an academically ambitious education in keeping with the aspirational ethos of NLCS (UK). The School provides the same impressive range of extra-curricular activities for which NLCS (UK) and NLCS Jeju are well known, and to foster well-rounded individuals who are capable of becoming leaders.

NLCS Dubai aims to be the top-performing IB World School in the UAE, supporting the aspirations and abilities of all students; as a result, they and their families will choose to stay in Dubai throughout their Primary and Secondary schooling.

This selective, co-educational day school, caters for students aged 3 – 18. The School is located within the prestigious Sobha Hartland Development, close to the Burj Khalifa and ‘Downtown’ area of Dubai and boasts state-of-the-art facilities.

NLCS Dubai is seeking an enthusiastic and highly qualified Head of Physics. The Head of Physics is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the department. He/she ensures clear leadership of and a collaborative and coherent ethos within the department. 

The successful candidate will also ensure that the qualities of the IB Learner Profile and the core academic skills of research and inquiry are embedded within the curriculum. It is essential that the Head of Physics has the ability to communicate deep knowledge of and passion for the subject to both students and colleagues across the full age range taught at NLCS Dubai.

All members of staff are also expected to be involved in pastoral care within the School community, usually in the role of form tutor or co-tutor, and also to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School.

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