EYFS & Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Date: 24 Jan 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Job ID: 4987

School: The British International School Abu Dhabi

Company: Nord Anglia Education

The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an outstanding Primary Teacher to join a well-established, supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school. This position would be to cover April - December 2025.

Closing Date for Applications: 14th February 2025

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, parents, and colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage. You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment, and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

There are over 1200 students in our Primary school and a large number of classes and teachers, so collaboration is paramount. Our school follows the English national curriculum with additional aspects to complement our local context. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximizing student progress.

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honored to be at the center of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognized as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. Rated outstanding by ADEK, the school offers a world-class education following the best of British and international curricula, including IGCSE, IBDP, and BTEC extended diploma.

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organization, with more than 87 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 86,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalized 21st-century learning experience for all students.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We expect all members of our community – colleagues, students, parents, partners, and suppliers - to understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application, and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Head Teacher/Principal.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.