School Doctor

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding School Doctor to join August 2023.

Reporting to the Principal and Group Medical Director, the School Doctor will be responsible for preventive measures for promoting and maintaining the health and wellbeing of students and staff, and provide necessary and appropriate medical treatment when required.

Key Responsibilities*

• Ensure the school is compliant with DHA/MOH regulations
• Ensure that pupils and parents adhere to, and are well informed of immunization programs as per Ministry of Health guidelines
• Keep up to date with current medical practices and regulations, as per the Governmental authoritiesEnsures the school policies, procedures, and code of conduct are followed at all times and are compliant with DHA regulations
• Maintain comprehensive medical records of all students as regulated by the Ministry of Health
• Develop a healthy system for children’s dietary intake, which takes into consideration the foods that are desirable to children, easy to prepare, and satisfy the nutritional needs of the children
• Conducting regular hygiene and health inspections for the school, documenting the comments in records
• Be available to pupils and staff to address their immediate medical needs, providing a source of medical advice#Manage and guide the school nurses so that they function optimally, in the best interest of the pupils, the staff and school. Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment
• Safeguarding: Abide by the school safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any change, bringing to the immediate attention of the designated safeguarding lead and the Headmistress any significant pastoral matters, including safeguarding concerns

*see attached Job Description for full details

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 10 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides teachers with the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

Successful candidates will have: 

• A Medical Degree
• A valid DHA License in any of the following:- Paediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice (2 years paediatrice experience necesssary as a GP)
• At least 3 years of work experience in the related field
• PALS certificate

To support your application please include a current, up to date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Repton Family of Schools is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years