Head of English

3 months ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates Scholars International AcademyUnited Arab Emirates Full time

**Scholars International Academy**
United Arab Emirates

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**Salary**:

Competitive

**Job type**:

Full Time, Fixed Term

**Start date**:

January 2025
31 October 2024

**Job overview**:
We are seeking a **Head of** **English** for our secondary school.

This position is **not **suitable for Early Career Teachers.

**About Us**

Scholars International Academy is a thriving, all-through academy committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals. We believe in creating a harmonious learning environment where learners feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Our curriculum, rooted in the National Curriculum for England and enhanced by High-Performance Learning principles, equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

As an award-winning member of the British Schools in the Middle East and the Association of British Schools Overseas, we are proud to offer a world-class education. Our academy is at the heart of Sharjah's vibrant community, where family values and a strong emphasis on education create an ideal setting for our learners to flourish.

**About the Role**

We are looking for someone who:

- Holds a B.Ed. or relevant under-graduate degree with a post-graduate teaching qualification
- Possess QTS certification
- Has proficiency in English - either a native level speaker or holds IELTS 7.0 or greater
- Brings teaching experience from working or training in a UK curriculum school
- Has up-to-date knowledge of the International GCSE curriculum
- Embraces the opportunity to contribute positively to our academy's vision, including enriching extracurricular activities
- Champions inclusive education, ready to meet the diverse needs of every child
- Excels in interpersonal skills and thrives on building effective partnerships with all stakeholders

In return we offer:

- A four-day working week
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Private medical insurance coverage
- School place for a dependent child
- End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
- Access to professional development, including UK NPQs

**Application Process**

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and interviews will be held at the school or virtually for those outside of the country.

**Safer Recruitment**

**Inclusive** **Culture**

Scholars International Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We seek to attract, develop, and retain top talent regardless of background. If you share our passion for education and are eager to contribute to our learners' success, we encourage you to apply.

**Notice to Applicants**

**About **Scholars International Academy**:
**Scholars International Academy**
- PO Box 47425, Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
+971 519 7000
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**Our Vision**

We envisage growing a learning ‘eco system’ that supports learners to become resilient, feel empowered and be courageous aspirational global citizens who are life ready.

**Our Mission**

As a High-Performance Learning school, we aim to instill an evidence-based set of advanced characteristics alongside values, attitudes, and attributes. We recognise the importance to equip our learners to be intellectually and socially confident young people who capitalise on life’s opportunities.

**Our Values**
- Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial for effective collaboration, a cornerstone of HPL. It fosters a supportive learning community where students feel valued and respected.
- Agility: The ability to adapt quickly to change is essential in today's world. HPL emphasizes flexibility and problem-solving, which are directly linked to agility.
- Hard Work: Diligence and perseverance are fundamental to achieving high performance. HPL encourages students to be self-motivated and take ownership of their learning, which requires a strong work ethic.
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