English/Humanities Teacher - immediate start

Job Overview

Bloom World Academy is seeking creative and expert practitioners for the role of English/HumanitiesTeacher.

As an IB educator, you must display a clear commitment to developing international mindedness in your classroom and support the development of this across the school. Experience in, or strong knowledge of, a student-centered inquiry-based learning approach is also required. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and a track record of building and maintaining close professional relationships, as well as display excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are looking for experienced teachers with a passion in supporting every child to achieve and develop for learning and developing a classroom environment where every child can succeed. You will be able to teach students of all abilities, demonstrate a proven track record of securing outstanding student outcomes.

It is highly desirable that you have experience of the IB programme, albeit not essential, as training will be given. As a practitioner you should have knowledge and experience in planning rich, engaging, and challenging learning experiences for your students, have a strong knowledge of assessment and its use in the classroom, and most importantly have a passion to stretch students to achieve their potential and beyond.

The BWA Community

BWA teachers are part of a community which is cohesive, spirited and sociable. BWA teachers enjoy genuine friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their well-being, and are a team in the true sense. BWA teachers are flexible, problem solvers and are not fazed by the more mundane challenges of developing a new school. At BWA teachers are expected to be good-humoured and build positive working relationships with families. All staff are encouraged to be creative and partake/lead community events.

Required Candidate Profile

• Proficient/advanced-level English language skills
• Experience in Humanities teaching
• Bachelors degree in English or similar, with a PGCE in Education with QTS or equivalent
• Experience in IB or GCSE English/Humanities.
• A minimum of three years experience teaching in a reputable school
• A track record of outstanding student results
• Demonstrates professionalism, enthusiasm, commitment and integrity
• Inter-cultural awareness, well-developed communication skills and excited to engage with students and parents
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary
• School provided accommodation or appropriate allowance
• School places for dependent children
• Private medical insurance for yourself and family
• Annual airfare
• End of contract gratuity as per the UAE labour law
• Bespoke professional development training programme
  
  

The successful candidate will be required to submit a letter of application and CV, together with a copy of passport, education certificates, and police clearance to complete the online application process. In the CV, please include the names and contact email addresses of three professional referees one of which must be a current Principal.

Bloom Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence before appointment.