A competitive, tax – free salary

Full Time, Fixed Term

January 2025

30 November 2024

The Opportunity
Due to the school’s continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a high calibre female Teacher of Physical Education (PE) to start in January 2025.
The successful candidate will be able to make a significant contribution in helping establish the PE Department for Cheltenham Muscat as the best in the city. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong teacher to join a highly qualified department with excellent sporting teaching facilities and to become part of the team that will establish Cheltenham Muscat as the leading school in Oman.
The school provides teachers with excellent opportunities for career progression and the chance to live and work in a stunning part of the Middle East.


The School
Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is Oman’s first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Our partnership with Cheltenham College UK, who have been educating pupils both from the UK and abroad for 180 years is genuine. Set on an outstanding state-of-the-art campus, students and teachers at Cheltenham Muscat benefit from world-class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning.


The Person
The successful candidate will be someone who:

• can deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experiences for their pupils.
• can deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all pupils in their care.
• always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• ensures excellent pastoral care.
• contributes to the extra-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
• works co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff.
• has a growth mindset, positive and flexible attitude and is prepared to go the extra mile.

Package Details
The post attracts a competitive salary and benefits package appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include:

• A competitive, annual tax-free salary.
• An end of service payment.
• Start and end of contract flights.
• Annual return flight allowance.
• Tuition fee concession at Cheltenham Muscat (if applicable).
• Medical insurance.
• Visa costs.

How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
Any submission without a completed Cheltenham Muscat Application Form will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th October 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly. Cheltenham Muscat reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and early application is therefore advised.


Safeguarding and Privacy
Cheltenham Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all the staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than three (3) months old. Three satisfactory professional references will also be required.
If successful and if applicable, for visa purposes applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of having been a ‘full time’ student. These documents will need to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Oman Embassy in the applicant’s home country. Our HR team can support applicants in completing this process.
By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates.

Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is the first UK premium school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Oman. Our partnership with Cheltenham College UK , who have been educating pupils both from the UK and abroad for one hundred and eighty years is genuine.
Cheltenham Muscat offers:

• A first-class British style international education in the international context of Oman from EYFS through to IGCSE, A Level and General Education Diploma (GED) examinations.

• Academic excellence for all

• Uniquely for Oman, specialist teaching for all pupils from Grade 5 with some specialist – led lessons going all the way down to the early years

• Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and

• A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling extended school day.

The partnership with Cheltenham College UK is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development, and co-curriculum opportunities, ensure that we maintain the highest international standards. Through the strength of our partnership, both pupils and staff in Oman benefit from the expertise and reputation Cheltenham College has built in the UK over the past two centuries.
We combine an academic focus with a broad extra curriculum, offering all students an extended and fulfilling school day. Underpinning our curriculum is the importance we attach to pastoral care and the wellbeing of all pupils. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff, therefore, work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know they always have a peer or adult to whom they can talk.
The structure of Cheltenham Muscat is:
Pre-Prep KG1 – Grade 2
Prep Grade 2 – Grade 8
Senior Grade 8 – Grade 12
The school is located in the Al Bandar Masterplan – a 1.1 million square metre development situated in close proximity to Muscat International Airport, City Centre Muscat and many residential communities. Our state-of-the-art campus houses some of the finest school facilities in Oman. These include dedicated libraries, a central atrium, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a 25m x 6 lane pool plus learner pool.