Highly competitive and aligned with leading International Schools

Full Time, Fixed Term

22 November 2024

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi is seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Teacher of Computing with a focus on Key Stage 2 and 3 teaching experience.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting chance to join one of the premier co-educational International schools in Abu Dhabi. Amity International School recognizes that its most important investment is in the quality of its teachers and support staff. As such, to progress the school in this next phase of its growth, our staff receive one of the best salary and benefits packages locally, commensurate with their position's responsibilities and the school's size.

About Amity International School

• Newly established British Curriculum International School
• Renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts, and Academia
• 15-acre bay-side campus with unique facilities
• Beautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE's capital
• Inspirational working environment with committed students keen to learn
• Set up as a not-for-profit organization

Benefits for the Successful Candidate

• Highly competitive salary benchmarked against leading schools globally
• Accommodation or housing allowance aligned with personal family circumstances
• Spacious, modern, and innovative teaching and learning environment
• Supportive line management
• Access to generous professional development training
• Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Key Requirements

• Strong focus and experience in teaching Computing at Key Stage 2 and 3 levels
• Enthusiasm for engaging young learners in technology and computing concepts
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit the transitional phase between primary and secondary education

How to Apply

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit:

• A CV of no more than 2 pages
• Scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications

The school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Early application is recommended.
Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Teams.

Safeguarding Statement

Amity International School is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
All applicants will be required to:

• Undergo child protection screening
• Submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment
• Supply a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent school

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.

Amity International School is a private all-through school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is part of the Amity Education Group, a not-for-profit Education Foundation with campuses across the world.
The city of Abu Dhabi is the nation’s capital and its second largest behind Dubai. The school itself is located close to Deerfields Mall on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCf E) and is staffed primarily by teachers trained in the United Kingdom. Job applications are open to all nations with English as its first language.
The school is located on a state-of-the-art, 15 acre campus and facilities include an Olympic Pool, full-size football pitch, 400m running track, ICT rooms, language lab, special needs classrooms, 600 seat auditorium, specialist art rooms, black box theatre, drama room and libraries for all educational stages. Amity's boat house boasts Royal Yacht Association accreditation and offers a wide range of activities including sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and wind surfing.
Executive Principal
Sarah Wade
Values and vision
Amity International School is committed to providing an outstanding education, developing a strong community and providing inspirational teaching. Students and staff promote independent learning, critical thinking and self-reflection in a caring and stimulating environment. As talented educators, knowledgeable in their subject areas, Amity teachers go beyond developing the mastery of skills and the acquisition of knowledge, also providing a holistic education in which the emotional and physical well-being of every student is developed.