Creative Media Teacher

A rare and exciting opportunity exists to teach in our brand new, fully equipped Media Studies Department. This includes 60 top of the range Apple Macs, a fully established TV Studio and the only radio station studio in the UAE.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, passionate and creative teachers of the highest quality to join our supportive and innovative team. The school, which was established in 1979, is one of the founding British schools in Al Ain and is held in high regard by the local community for its pioneering education. AAESS is a DfE registered BSO (British Schools Overseas) in Al Ain, and has an inspection rating of Very Good.

We are very proud of our students who continually gain Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Cambridge and Pearson Highest in the UAE, Middle East, and the World awards with our recent major successes in French, Maths and Psychology.

The successful applicant will:

· Be an enthusiastic and consistently strong practitioner with a sound knowledge and understanding of Secondary education / Primary education / Nursery education.

· Have experience of teaching the National Curriculum in British Schools;

· Enjoy being part of a professionally-stimulating environment;

· Promote a well organised and inspiring learning environment;

· Offer enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive approach to pupils;

· Be committed to constant improvement in all aspects of school life;

· Be reflective and continually strive to improve performance;

· Be an effective communicator with parents and colleagues both in and out of school;

Benefits include:

· An attractive and competitive tax free salary.

· Four and a half day working week in line with new UAE laws but with full time salary.

· High quality furnished accommodation.

· Generous medical insurance.

· Return annual flights to your home country.

· Visa costs and end of service gratuity.

· Year-round sunshine.

· Middle Management positions might be available for suitable candidates.

 Benefits of living in Al Ain & the UAE:

Living in Al Ain City, offers teachers extremely affordable living in an exceptionally friendly and cosmopolitan environment. Staff enjoy an excellent lifestyle, with plentiful leisure facilities (E.g. Rugby, Golf, Swimming, discounted hotel memberships) and fascinating tourist attractions (E.g. Al Ain Zoo, Wadi Adventure, Jebel Hafeet).With the thrill and bright lights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi on our doorstep, staff have extensive opportunities for travel around the Gulf region and further afield.

The position is a full-time, permanent role and offers a highly competitive salary. Applications can be submitted via the TES online application form, only fully completed application will be processed.

Al Ain English Speaking School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS and employment references and ADEK approval.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline date if the right candidate is found.

Interviews will be held face to face in central London in March 2024.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the deadline for the relevant advert, you should assume that your application has not been successful on that occasion.

Due to the very high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback.