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Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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Salary:
Competitive remuneration and benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
31 December 2024

Job overview

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.

At SISD we follow the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-Kindergarten (PreKG) to Grade 12 and the Swiss Baccalaureate programme from Grade 6 onwards. The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).

We are also a member of the Swiss Group of Schools, CIS and ECIS.

SISD offers three different streams with an emphasis on offering learners the chance to develop international-mindedness, to broaden their skills and capabilities and to acquire the information needed to access other cultures:

  • IB Bilingual English/French (with Arabic)
  • IB Bilingual English/German (with Arabic)
  • IB with additional languages (French or German with Arabic) and personalised STEAM* programme from PreKG-Grade 5.

Our unique curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community.

Our large eco-friendly campus ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting facilities that make the most of our location adjacent to Dubai Creek.

Find out more about SISD at
www.sisd.ae

We are looking for an outstanding, passionate, caring and driven Arabic A & B Teacher for January 2025 Start.


Job Scope

The role of the Arabic A & B Teacher is to build and maintain a successful Arabic programme within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning. Support and guidance will be provided by the Arabic Coordinator, PYP Curriculum Coordinator and Head of Phases 1 & 2. The Arabic Teacher will ensure that Arabic is planned in accordance to the Ministry of Education curriculum to provide coverage, progression and continuity. He/She is expected to display the highest standards of professionalism in his/her teaching and in his/her relationships with colleagues and parents.

Main Tasks

  • To be responsible for the positive learning environment and achievement of all students in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity throughout
  • To promote an enjoyment of learning
  • To nurture meaningful relationships with children and provide the individual attention they need having regard to the ability of the students
  • To be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
  • To support a culture of reflective practice
  • To treat all students with respect, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, always observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
  • To work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with students, co-teachers, specialist teachers, teaching assistants, classroom assistants, other staff, parents/guardians and external agencies in the best interests of students.


Detailed Job Description can be found in the attachment.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Contract

Fixed Term Contract


Application

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter of one page, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in this position
  • Current CV not to exceed two pages
  • 3 professional references with current contact details (position, phone number and e-mail address) not older than 5 years. One must be your current or last Line Manager


Please send your application to: Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all our employees and in which our students can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence and Barring & Prohibition checks.

Attached documents

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    Brochure
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    School prospectus
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    Map/location
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    Other
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    Child protection policy
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    General details
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    Ethos and school values
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    Mission statement
    146.02KB
    Letter to applicants
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About Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai

    Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
    Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, PO Box 505002, Al Jaddaf
    Dubai
    505002
    United Arab Emirates
+971 375 0600
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About the School

SISD is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world. Recently ranked by Spears as one of the top 100 private schools in the world.

As one of the only IB, bilingual, boarding schools in the world, SISD shares a commitment to high quality, challenging, and international education. We encourage and support all our students to become successful, global minded, enthusiastic lifelong learners who will confidently take advantage of future opportunities and help make a difference. Together with our teaching staff and parents, we support our students to develop to their full potential in a motivating, multilingual and international learning environment. .

Bilingual

Our unique international and multilingual environment provides all students with authentic exposure to English, French, German and Arabic through regular daily contact with native speakers. Students in the immersive bilingual streams learn to communicate, think and reflect in a range of different languages. We also offer an additional and unique IB STEAM curriculum for students in addition to the bilingual stream. As global citizens we celebrate diversity, treating all languages and cultures with equal respect.

Excellence

We believe in maintaining high standards and aspire to be the best that we can be. We foster a spirit of enquiry, encouraging both creative and critical thinking.

Sustainability

We believe that social, cultural, economic and environmental awareness prepare us to play our part in shaping a better future, both for ourselves and for those around us. Our school campus is eco-friendly, using less energy to create a comfortable and healthy environment.

Togetherness

In our international community, we know that we are at our best when we all work together. We view active participation in the community, from the most local to the most global, as the foundation of a valuable life

INSPIRING EXCELLENCE

Our school values are at the heart of everything we do. This B.E.S.T. approach to education recognises the importance of developing lasting human values alongside academic success.

Our Programmes

At SISD we follow the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-Kindergarten (PreKG) to Grade 12 and the Swiss Baccalaureate programme from Grade 6 onwards. The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).

We are also a member of the Swiss Group of Schools, CIS and ECIS.

SISD offers three different streams with an emphasis on offering learners the chance to develop international-mindedness, to broaden their skills and capabilities and to acquire the information needed to access other cultures:

  • IB Bilingual English/French (with Arabic)
  • IB Bilingual English/German (with Arabic)
  • IB with additional languages (French or German with Arabic) and personalised STEAM* programme.
  • PreKG-Grade 5

Our Teachers

We look to recruit enthusiastic and committed educators who have an international outlook and a passion for teaching. Successful candidates will have demonstrated that they are motivated and are committed to inspiring students and enriching academic and wellbeing excellence. In return we offer a competitive remuneration package to briefly include fully furnished accommodation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance to cover premium hospitals and clinics, visa, free child places, on campus world-class leisure facilities to include use of gym, Olympic size pool, running track etc, peace pods and a be good to yourself day as part of our wellness initiatives.

We are based in one of the safest and most dynamic cities in the world, with the largest airport travel hub only 15 mins away from school, making SISD an ideal choice for those who wish to explore the GCC, Africa, Middle East and Asia.

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