Inspiring Physics Teacher: GCSE to A-Level (UK Curriculum)

Safa Community School; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Safa Community School in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Secondary Teacher of Physics to teach KS3 to A-Level within the UK curriculum. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, deliver robust practical work and support progression through GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level exams.

You will join a high-performing Science department, plan lessons, use data to track progress, and work with colleagues to develop schemes of work and assessment methods. Commitment to CPD and UAE cultural expectations is valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or related subject plus a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Physics in British Curriculum at GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level.
• Enthusiastic about Physics and able to inspire students.
• Understands assessment requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons; set and mark work; assess, record and report on progress and attainment in line with school policy.
• Use data to inform teaching, track progress and put timely interventions in place.
• Prepare students for GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level examinations, including assessment, reporting and attending exam-related meetings.
• Deliver practical work safely and effectively, following risk assessments and the school’s health and safety policies; support required practicals and practical endorsement.
• Develop students’ mathematical skills in a scientific context, working closely with the Mathematics department.
• Work with the science technicians to plan and prepare practical lessons.
• Communicate with parents, write reports and attend Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
• Maintain good order and discipline among students.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, schemes of work, and methods of teaching and assessment.
• Keep up to date with curriculum innovation and engage in CPD.
• Work collaboratively with support teachers, and support a beginning teacher where appropriate.
• Set work for known absences and cover for absent colleagues where required.
• Take responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or a project (for example STEM enrichment, robotics or Physics Olympiad preparation).
• Carry out other tasks reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarise yourself with the DSIB inspection framework; be supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Skills

Physics teaching

British Curriculum experience

Education

Physics degree

Qualified Teacher Status / PGCE

Job description

Safa Community School in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Secondary Teacher of Physics to teach KS3 to A-Level within the UK curriculum. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, deliver robust practical work and support progression through GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level exams.

You will join a high-performing Science department, plan lessons, use data to track progress, and work with colleagues to develop schemes of work and assessment methods. Commitment to CPD and UAE cultural expectations is valued.