Class Teacher - Key Stage 1 | Sharjah English School

Job overview

Sharjah English School (SES) is a small, inclusive, non-for-profit school, occupying a spacious and attractive campus in close proximity to Dubai. We are a well-established co-educational school offering the National Curriculum to 1100 children from Foundation through to A Level. As well as serving the local British expatriate community, the school has students from many other nationalities. We are a British School Overseas and British Schools of the Middle East accredited school. Sharjah English School provides an outstanding learning environment which encourages curiosity, ignites imagination and develops independence. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences through positive and supportive relationships.

The Role: Class Teacher - Key Stage One

For August 2025 we are seeking a passionate teacher to join our committed team.

Personal Specifications:

• Qualified teacher with a minimum of two years teaching experience
• Proficient ICT user
• Awareness of innovative thinking and practice in education
• An in-depth and up to date knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• A strong personal presence and high level interpersonal skills
• Excellent understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and practices

The successful candidate must have the following:

• A B.Ed or BA degree in a core Primary subject with PGCE.
• Proven track record in fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere.
• Be a passionate educator dedicated to the well-being, social and academic progress of each student.
• Experience which will make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.

If you wish to work in a school which supports and values its teachers and is described by its students as "friendly", "fair" and "diverse", we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

All candidates are required to upload a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter outlining the competencies required to support their application. Applicants must also complete and upload the SES application form as attached with the advert.

We offer a competitive tax-free salary and overseas benefits where applicable as well as a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment along with opportunities for promotion and development.

The closing date for applications is the 10th of January 2025. Early applications would be most appreciated. SES reserves the right to make an early appointment should a successful candidate emerge from the process.

Sharjah English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About Sharjah English School

Sharjah English School Maleha Road, Opposite University City, P.O. Box 1600 Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Sharjah English School (SES) is one of the longest-established British curriculum schools in the UAE, being founded in 1974. It enjoys an outstanding reputation throughout the country and the Gulf, both for its academic excellence, its pastoral provision and its reputation in sport, music, drama and arts.

Importantly, it is a not-for-profit school, which helps create its distinctive ethos, where a ‘pupils first’ mantra is prevalent and value is placed on teaching and learning rather than the provision of schooling as a business. SES is inspected and accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) from whom it currently receives an outstanding rating.

The school today has approx 1,100 children from Foundation through to A Level. These represent well over 50 nationalities. There are usually three forms in each year group. Our size allows us to combine the best qualities of an intimate small school, with the sense of a forward-looking developing school growing its reputation and profile internationally.

SES is housed in impressive purpose-built premises on one of the largest school sites in the UAE. The fully air-conditioned buildings are well-equipped with modern furnishings and ICT. There are specialist rooms for Science, Design and Technology, Music, Computing, Art, Drama and Special Needs. The school boasts impressive sports facilities, including two large sports halls, a swimming pool and spacious auditorium. An expansive sports field is used regularly for inter-school tournaments, and by visiting international teams. The facilities enable us to offer a comprehensive and varied selection of clubs and activities.

The pastoral support and programmes at SES are frequently commended by inspectors, parents and students. These work with our leadership opportunities to create confident and articulate students who are superb ambassadors for the school and great examples of the benefits of an international education.

All teaching staff at the school, outside of Arabic and Islamic Studies teachers, are UK qualified and experienced. We currently have approximately 100 academic staff in total across our school. Our staff are energetic and committed. For prospective teachers, SES offers the ideal blend of well-behaved, motivated students, supportive and engaged parents, and colleagues who are proud of what they do. Staff frequently cite SES as the best school they have worked at, and our aim is to make sure that when they move on, they do so with enhanced teaching skills and leadership potential.

Leadership and teaching candidates should be prepared to bring dynamism, innovation and drive as the school continues to be "Rich in history, future focused"