Class Teacher - Immediate start

Job Overview

Repton School Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Class Teacher for an immediate start.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About Repton School Abu Dhabi

Repton Abu Dhabi is a premier international school that combines a distinctive British ethos with an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, appealing to both children and their families. The curriculum merges the strengths of the British education system with the innovation and energy of the UAE. Complemented by a vibrant and diverse extracurricular programme, students benefit from world-class facilities that nurture their natural curiosity and lay a strong foundation for their future aspirations.

Repton operates across two state-of-the-art campuses on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

Rose Campus (Foundation School): Established in 2013, Rose Campus caters to students from Nursery to Year 2, providing a nurturing environment for approximately 600 young learners.

Fry Campus: Opened in 2017, Fry Campus serves students from Year 3 to Year 13, including Senior School students who follow iGCSE and A-Level programmes. Fry Campus accommodates approximately 1,800 students, bringing the total capacity across both campuses to 2,300 students.

About The Department

The Junior School spans year groups from Year 3 – Year 6. The majority of students entering Year 3 transition from Year 2 at our Rose Campus. At the end of Year 6 students seamlessly enter the Senior School who share Fry campus with the Junior School.

Character Requirements

As a school we are very proud of the culture we have built at Repton Abu Dhabi. Schools are about people and relationships and our recruitment strategy very much focuses on hiring people with outstanding character. We are protective of our culture. The following character traits are non-negotiables:

Team Player who adds to the collaborative culture of the school

Positive attitude, adaptable and solution focused

A life-long learner with a growth mindset

Humility and humour - An ability to work hard but have fun

Skills, Experience And Responsibilities

Qualified Teacher Status; and

EITHER - Bachelors of Education with PGCE or Masters and relevant experience teaching this subject specialism;

OR - Bachelors in subject relevant to teaching specialism plus PGCE / Masters in Education

Have experience teaching at Key Stage 4 & 5 in a school with an outstanding track record

Have minimum 2 years post qualification experience

Have experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum international school

Be at least 25 years old

In Return We Offer

Generous basic salary commensurate with experience

Annual flight ticket

Accommodation

World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.