Humanities Teacher (Geography) - Head of Department
Ajman Academy
To Dubai, a 25 minutes drive . Ajman /UAE
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Aug 2024
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2024
Job overview
Ajman Academy is a forward thinking and progressive school that places students and teachers at the centre of its decision making processes.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented teacher with proven experience in Humanities (Geography) to join our dynamic and progressive team.
Interested candidates from the UK can meet our Director :
London @16th Jan 2024
Bournemouth @17th Jan 2024
Cardiff @18th Jan 2024
Birmingham @19th Jan 2024
Ajman Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A Bachelor in Humanities or related degree.
- A PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience of teaching Humanities (Geography) .
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as HOD with strong leadership skills
- IGCSE & A level teaching experience is a most.
- MYP teaching experience is an advantage.
- Proven track-record of appropriate professional development.
- Excellent IT, communication & interpersonal skills
- Native-level English speaker, fluent in speaking and writing.
- Evidence of creativity, innovation and proven quality in the classroom.
- Strong cultural awareness.
- A commitment to the wellbeing and pastoral care of all students.
We offer a competitive package including:
- Housing Allowance
- Medical insurance
- Annual return tickets
- 100% discount on tuition fees for two children at Ajman Academy
- End of service gratuity
Benefits are covering the staff member.
Interested candidates shall upload their CV with a copy of their qualifications and any available reference / employment letter from previous employers.
About Ajman Academy
- Ajman Academy
- Sheikh Ammar Street, PO Box 639, Mowaihat, Tallah 2
- Ajman
- United Arab Emirates
In this fast-moving world, it is the ability to become lifelong learners that help us be on top of every challenge and change. We eagerly learn, improve, and at the end of every day, we all succeed.
A truly unique international school – where we embrace the values of respect, happiness, cooperation and positivity to lead our students on an incredible learning journey.
Ajman Academy is a dynamic IB World School community accredited to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) to primary students and Middle Years Programme (MYP) in grades 6 to 8. We then offer IGCSE, BTEC and A levels for students from grade 9 to grade 12. Our focus is to create an inspirational, safe and supportive environment for our students.
We pride ourselves on our integration of technology into our learning environments where our curriculum allows technology to support and enhance student learning. Wireless network connectivity is available throughout our school, and all classrooms are resourced with interactive whiteboards or data projectors. We have a 1:1 iPad programme so that all our learners are equipped to actively engage in their own learning journey.
As an IB World School, we provide language programmes in English and Arabic, celebrating and improving mother tongue in addition to developing English skills. All our teachers are committed to supporting the emotional and social well-being of students in their care. Our flexible learning spaces include well-resourced Libraries, Music, Art and Design Tech rooms, Science, Food and IT laboratory, as well as a 25m indoor swimming pool. As we encourage the importance of a healthy lifestyle, all our students participate in our Physical Education programme, and our school cafeterias have an emphasis on healthy choices.
We start learning as young children, and we never stop. Every day, we overcome challenges, learn and grow, paving the path for success with every single step.
OUR VISION
Excellence and Achievement in a Caring Environment
OUR MISSION
To prepare all learners to be the most innovative and successful individuals they can be.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
• To provide an authentic and rich student-centered environment
• To inspire and support all students to create, express and lead, through an inclusive approach.
• To develop digitally fluent and responsible citizens through innovation, use of technologies, and entrepreneurship.
• To develop tolerance in students with a deep sense of personal and cultural identity rooted in international mindedness.
• To promote an appreciation of Arabic, Islamic, and Emirati cultures
• To enquire, reflect, take meaningful action, and develop personal responsibility in line with the IB Philosophy.
OUR VALUES:
Our values are reflected in the IB learner Profile. We strive to be: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective..
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