LEADING TEACHERS-Teaching and Learning
Victoria International School of Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 29 February 2024
Job overview
Teaching and Learning
Australian Curriculum and IBDP
The VISS Group of Schools is seeking an Leading Teachers to join the leadership team at VISS Al Tawuun Campus
VISS is an Australian curriculum school partnering with the government of Sharjah, under the direction of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, and in collaboration with the Victorian government in Australia, VISS is a premium Not-for-Profit International School Group in the United Arab Emirates, offering the highly regarded VISS education model encompassing the best of the Australian curriculum adapted for our local UAE context. The VISS Group schools offer authentic education and cultural opportunities to our local and international communities.
VISS offers many exciting experiences and opportunities both professionally and personally celebrating Emirati, Australian, and international culture and traditions.
The Leading Teacher will work directly with the Head of School, SLT and wider executive leadership of the VISS Group with the overall strategic direction of the school.
The school operates on a 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday)
What we require
- Minimum Bachelors or Post Graduate studies
- Senior Leadership experience
- Valid teacher license
- Dynamic and creative approach to teaching, leading teams, and motivating students and staff
- Flexibility and resilience required to work in a team at fast-growing schools
What we offer
- Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to teaching experience
- End-of-service gratuity
- Housing allowance paid or furnished apartment.
- Inbound and Outbound economy class flights to/from UAE to the point of origin at the start and completion of the contract
- Annual flights to the point of origin.
- UAE medical insurance for self,
- 2-year renewable contract with renewal options
- Visa processing cost (excluding document certification)
See who we are:
Instagram: VISS_UAE
For further questions and to apply direct- please contact us
Applications close - 29 February 2024
For information about the VISS Schools Group
Please contact Julie Howell for further information and to submit your CV and application
Attached documents
About Victoria International School of Sharjah
- Victoria International School of Sharjah
- P.O. Box 68600, Al Taawun Street, Al Mamzar, Sharjah
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
Victoria International School of Sharjah is a mainstream, all-through, independent, international school for children ages 3-18. It has 5 campuses situated in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates with a staffing profile of 550
The original flagship school teaches the Victorian version of the Australian curriculum. It opened in 2007 on a purpose-built site on the border of Dubai and Sharjah. we currently have 3 regional campuses located on Kalba, Khorfakkan and Melihea
The school’s primary focus is to meet the learning needs of the students and to help achieve excellent outcomes. As an all-though school the education is divided in to three stages; early learning, primary, and secondary. It is a fully co-educational school owned by the government of Sharjah and managed as a private school in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Group CEO
Dean Pyrah
Vision and Values
The school’s vision is to provide a welcoming environment that challenges students. It fosters respect and encourages pupils to become responsible citizens. It aims to help develop students and help them to become knowledgeable, critical thinkers who are confident and reflective.
The school’s core values are Excellence, Diversity, Learning, Integrity and Community.
The school’s curriculum is based on three frameworks from Australia as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In the Early Learning Centre the framework used is called the Victorian Developmental Framework, from Grade 1 to 10 the framework followed is the Victorian Essential Leaning Standards. In the final two years it will be International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
All teachers at the school will be offered accommodation, a monthly tax free salary, annual airfares (for employee, spouse and 2 dependent children) and subsidised schooling (for up to 2 children).
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.