Secondary Physics Teacher - IGCSE and A-Level

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 94,860 - 145,080; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is looking for a qualified Secondary Physics teacher to deliver IGCSE and A‑Level physics within the British curriculum. The role requires planning schemes of work, delivering engaging lessons, and assessing student progress in line with KHDA expectations.

You will contribute to curriculum development, lead laboratory activities, and support exam preparation across GCSE, AS, and A‑Level cohorts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics from a recognized institution.
• Master's degree in Physics (required).
• Recognised teaching qualification such as B.Ed, PGCE, or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver physics lessons aligned with British curriculum requirements.
• Teach secondary, IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level physics classes as assigned.
• Prepare schemes of work, daily lesson plans, assessments, practical activities, and revision materials.
• Explain concepts including mechanics, electricity, waves, thermal physics, fields, forces, energy, and atomic physics.
• Use experiments, demonstrations, simulations, models, and real-world applications to support understanding.
• Develop students’ scientific reasoning, analytical thinking, mathematical application, and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare students for internal assessments, mock examinations, and external examinations.
• Assess classwork, homework, laboratory reports, tests, and examination papers accurately.
• Maintain clear records of attendance, assessment, progress, and academic intervention.
• Analyse student performance data and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Provide constructive feedback that improves conceptual understanding and examination technique.
• Apply differentiated teaching methods for students with varied learning abilities.
• Maintain effective classroom management and a focused learning environment.
• Ensure practical lessons comply with laboratory safety and risk-assessment procedures.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement planning.
• Stay informed about current educational trends, teaching methodologies, and curriculum updates.
• Collaborate with science teachers, laboratory staff, coordinators, and school leaders.
• Participate in assessment moderation, departmental meetings, professional development, and academic reviews.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress where required.
• Support physics competitions, science exhibitions, enrichment programmes, and revision sessions.
• Follow KHDA regulations, school safeguarding requirements, and professional conduct standards.
• Demonstrate leadership through initiative, collaboration, and consistent academic expectations.

Skills

Secondary physics teaching

British curriculum

IGCSE physics

AS Level physics

A Level physics

Curriculum development

Examination preparation

Laboratory safety

Lesson planning

KHDA regulations

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Physics

Teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, or equivalent)

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Secondary Physics Teacher - IGCSE and A-Level
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 1 year of UAE teaching experience
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

The Secondary Physics Teacher in Dubai is an immediate hiring opportunity within the Primary-Secondary Education sector for a qualified educator with strong physics subject knowledge and British curriculum experience. The role delivers engaging secondary physics lessons, prepares students for IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level assessments, and contributes to curriculum development, academic improvement, and effective classroom practice.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 8500-13000 (estimated salary range, final offer to be confirmed with the employer)

Context

The Secondary Physics Teacher will plan, deliver, assess, and continuously improve physics instruction across assigned secondary and senior secondary classes. The position requires a confident educator who can explain complex scientific concepts clearly, connect theory with practical investigation, and prepare students for external examinations. The teacher will also contribute to curriculum planning, assessment moderation, academic intervention, laboratory safety, student enrichment, and school improvement while staying informed about current educational trends and KHDA expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver physics lessons aligned with British curriculum requirements.
• Teach secondary, IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level physics classes as assigned.
• Prepare schemes of work, daily lesson plans, assessments, practical activities, and revision materials.
• Explain concepts including mechanics, electricity, waves, thermal physics, fields, forces, energy, and atomic physics.
• Use experiments, demonstrations, simulations, models, and real‑world applications to support understanding.
• Develop students’ scientific reasoning, analytical thinking, mathematical application, and problem‑solving skills.
• Prepare students for internal assessments, mock examinations, and external examinations.
• Assess classwork, homework, laboratory reports, tests, and examination papers accurately.
• Maintain clear records of attendance, assessment, progress, and academic intervention.
• Analyse student performance data and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Provide constructive feedback that improves conceptual understanding and examination technique.
• Apply differentiated teaching methods for students with varied learning abilities.
• Maintain effective classroom management and a focused learning environment.
• Ensure practical lessons comply with laboratory safety and risk‑assessment procedures.
• Contribute to curriculum development and departmental improvement planning.
• Stay informed about current educational trends, teaching methodologies, and curriculum updates.
• Collaborate with science teachers, laboratory staff, coordinators, and school leaders.
• Participate in assessment moderation, departmental meetings, professional development, and academic reviews.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress where required.
• Support physics competitions, science exhibitions, enrichment programmes, and revision sessions.
• Follow KHDA regulations, school safeguarding requirements, and professional conduct standards.
• Demonstrate leadership through initiative, collaboration, and consistent academic expectations.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Physics from a recognized institution.
• Master's degree in Physics (required).
• Recognised teaching qualification such as Bachelor of Education, PGCE, or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of UAE teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching physics in a British curriculum school (preferred).
• Familiarity with IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level physics standards.
• Strong knowledge of KHDA regulations and Dubai school expectations.
• Proven curriculum development and lesson‑planning capability.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to use assessment data to guide teaching and intervention.
• Confidence delivering theory and practical physics lessons.
• Strong awareness of current educational trends and instructional practices.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, laboratory safety, and academic excellence.
• Must be available to join immediately.

Skills Set

• Secondary physics teaching
• British curriculum
• IGCSE physics
• AS Level physics
• A Level physics
• Curriculum development
• Examination preparation
• Practical physics
• Laboratory safety
• Lesson planning
• Scheme of work development
• Student assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Academic intervention
• Mechanics
• Electricity
• Waves
• Thermal physics
• Atomic physics
• Scientific reasoning
• Problem‑solving
• Classroom management
• KHDA regulations