Teacher of Geography ( Head of Department possibility )

Job overview

Amity International school, Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Geography. Experience of BTEC Applied Science is an advantage.

Due to expansion in our senior school and an increased demand for places we are currently recruiting for new and outstanding teachers to join our successful team from August 2025. We invite applicants who can demonstrate exceptional teaching resulting in high student attainment through practices and principles of positive education. Candidates should show experience and a willingness to expand science outside of the classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the premier co-educational International schools in the city. Amity International School recognises that its most important investment is in the quality of its teachers and support staff. As such, in order to progress the school in this next phase of its growth, our staff are in receipt of one of the best salaries and packages locally, commensurate with the responsibilities of their position and the size of the school.

Amity International School is a newly established British Curriculum International School with a renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts and Academia. The magnificent 15 acre bay-side campus allows the school to boast unique school facilities within a beautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE's capital, providing an inspirational working environment where pupils are committed and keen to learn.

Amity International School is set-up as a not-for-profit organisation.

Benefits for the successful candidate include:

• Highly competitive salary benchmarked against many of the leading schools locally
• Accommodation or a housing allowance aligned with your personal family circumstances
• A spacious and modern, innovative teaching and learning environment
• Supportive line management and access to generous professional development training
• Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages. Scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications would be also gratefully received.

Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Teams.

Start date for this position will be August 2025.

Amity International School is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening and submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment in addition to supplying a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent school.

Kindly note that due to the number of applicants we receive only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.

About Amity International School - Abu Dhabi

Amity International School - Abu Dhabi E10, Exit 39, Al Bahya Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Amity International School is a private all-through school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The school is part of the Amity Education Group, a not-for-profit Education Foundation with campuses across the world.

The city of Abu Dhabi is the nation’s capital and its second largest behind Dubai. The school itself is located close to Deerfields Mall on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and is staffed primarily by teachers trained in the United Kingdom. Job applications are open to all nations with English as its first language.

The school is located on a state-of-the-art, 15 acre campus and facilities include an Olympic Pool, full-size football pitch, 400m running track, ICT rooms, language lab, special needs classrooms, 600 seat auditorium, specialist art rooms, black box theatre, drama room and libraries for all educational stages. Amity's boat house boasts Royal Yacht Association accreditation and offers a wide range of activities including sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and wind surfing.

Executive Principal

Sarah Wade

Values and vision

Amity International School is committed to providing an outstanding education, developing a strong community and providing inspirational teaching. Students and staff promote independent learning, critical thinking and self-reflection in a caring and stimulating environment. As talented educators, knowledgeable in their subject areas, Amity teachers go beyond developing the mastery of skills and the acquisition of knowledge, also providing a holistic education in which the emotional and physical well-being of every student is developed.