United Arab Emirates Job Openings

Arcadia SchoolUnited Arab Emirates

Head of Science - Secondary (Physics or Chemistry teachers only) - August 2025

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

November 1, 2024

Salary:

Competitive Tax Free Salary with other benefits including Flights, Private Healthcare, Housing Allowance and Tuition Fee Concession.

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

August 2025

Apply by:

15 November 2024

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our team as the Head of Science - Secondary, specialising in either Physics or Chemistry for August 2025. This is a dynamic role that combines teaching with leadership responsibilities, focused on driving high academic standards and fostering an engaging, inclusive, and progressive learning environment aligned with our school's mission and values.
Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree as subject qualification in either Chemistry or Physics is essential.
Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Key Stage 3-5 as a Science Teacher.
Experienced in leading key areas of school improvement in a Middle Leadership capacity and can demonstrate subsequent impact.
Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the school’s vision, mission and values.
Teachers and leaders with secure knowledge of the National Curriculum for England.
Outstanding practitioners with the ability to establish innovative practice in the classroom.
Have a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the Arcadia Professional Learning Community.
Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant to complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.
A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.
A robust and resilient personality able to work collaboratively or independently.
The ability to work and lead under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this is a broad oversight of the main responsibilities and the full job description will include additional detail.

Lead and oversee the science department, setting standards for planning, outcomes, and teaching quality.
Deliver an inspiring and rigorous curriculum that meets individual student needs and promotes high achievement.
Model outstanding teaching practice and uphold professional standards within the department and school community.
Develop and support a collaborative, positive culture that encourages academic and personal growth for all students.
Utilise digital tools to enrich learning, supporting the school’s Apple Distinguished School status.
Monitor and analyse student progress and adapt strategies to improve learning outcomes.
Manage departmental resources effectively, demonstrating financial acuity and ensuring efficient budget use.

The interview process will allow all shortlisted candidates to demonstrate their leadership capability, vision for curriculum development and knowledge of how to utilise assessment data effectively.
Please complete the job application form and submit your Cover Letter and CV as supporting documents.
Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced background checks according to our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website.

To know more about the school please visit our website

https://arcadia.sch.ae

About Arcadia School

Arcadia School

Orchid Street, District 9, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Barsha South

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

+971 552 2600

Arcadia School is at the forefront of international education with a unique learning programme which fosters an inclusive culture, allowing every student to reach and exceed their full potential. Our creative learning environments develop collaborative and innovative approaches to learning with a blend of digital and real-life applications, building future-ready students who are ethical, aspirational and internationally minded. In our seventh year of operations, we host over 900 students from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, but always focusing on our British heritage and Emirati culture. We currently operate from EYFS to Year 11 and will open our Sixth Form in 2024.
Our developmental mindset ensures we focus heavily on professional learning for teachers with a strong coaching philosophy for growth and progression. We place wellbeing, happiness and an inclusive focus at the heart of all we do, ensuring the vision of nurturing life-long learning is brought to life for all. With an emphasis on academic success, sport and performing arts, innovation, technology and entrepreneurialism we strive to inspire every child and ensure that success can be found through a myriad of channels.

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