Secondary Science Teacher

Glendale International School, a leading British curriculum school in Dubai, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Secondary Science Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have British Experience Mandatory and a passion for inspiring students through engaging, inquiry-based science lessons. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction, supporting student progress across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and contributing to a collaborative and innovative learning environment.

Deliver engaging and well-structured Science lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for England (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4).

Plan, prepare, and assess learning to ensure all students make consistently strong progress.

Use a range of teaching strategies, practical experiments, and technology to support active learning and scientific inquiry.

Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with EAL, SEN, and gifted learners.

Maintain an orderly, safe, and stimulating learning environment following British safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students in line with school and UK assessment requirements.

Prepare students for internal assessments as well as external examinations (e.g., GCSE/IGCSE, if applicable).

Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring high-quality resources and schemes of work are in place.

Participate in departmental meetings, CPD sessions, and whole-school initiatives.

Establish positive relationships with students built on respect, consistency, and high expectations.

Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and behaviour.

Support and participate in school events, extracurricular activities, and enrichment programmes.

Uphold the school’s ethos, behaviour policy, safeguarding protocols, and commitment to student wellbeing.

Strong subject knowledge across Science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) aligned with the National Curriculum for England.

Effective classroom management with the ability to maintain a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact clearly with students, parents, and colleagues.

Skilled in differentiation to support diverse learners, including EAL and SEN students.

Proficient in planning and delivering practical experiments while following strict health and safety standards.

Ability to use assessment data to track student progress and inform instructional decisions.

Competence with educational technology (interactive whiteboards, online learning platforms, digital assessment tools).

Creative and innovative teaching approach that engages students and promotes scientific inquiry.

Strong organisational and time-management skills, ensuring timely planning, marking, and reporting.

Collaborative mindset, working effectively within the Science department and across the wider school community.

Adaptability and resilience, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced international school environment.

Commitment to professional development, staying current with best practices in science education.