Temporary Chemistry Teacher - IGCSE and A Level

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 128,534 - 183,621; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education is seeking a Temporary Chemistry Teacher to deliver high-quality lessons in a British curriculum school in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching IGCSE and A Level chemistry and must hold a Master's degree in chemistry along with a recognized teaching qualification.

The role demands excellent classroom management skills and the ability to foster student engagement while evaluating progress through various assessments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in chemistry and a recognized teaching qualification.
• Experience in teaching chemistry at IGCSE, AS, and A Level is mandatory.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to engage students are crucial.
• Familiarity with British curriculum and examination standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach IGCSE and A Level chemistry to secondary students.
• Prepare comprehensive lesson plans and assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.

Skills

Chemistry teaching

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Curriculum delivery

Exam preparation

IGCSE chemistry

A Level chemistry

Practical science

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree in chemistry

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

Job description

Position Overview

Temporary Chemistry Teacher – IGCSE and A Level in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full‑time education role for a qualified chemistry teaching professional who can deliver high‑quality lessons in a British curriculum school. This temporary teaching opportunity requires a Master's degree in chemistry, a recognised teaching qualification, strong classroom management skills, and experience teaching chemistry at IGCSE, AS, or A Level.

Role Context

The Temporary Chemistry Teacher will join a well‑established British curriculum school in Dubai and support continuity of learning across secondary and senior secondary chemistry classes. The role requires the ability to adapt quickly, deliver structured lessons, maintain student engagement, assess progress, and integrate smoothly into a dynamic academic environment. The successful candidate will help students strengthen their understanding of chemical concepts, practical science, analytical thinking, and examination readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry to secondary and senior secondary students in line with British curriculum expectations.
• Deliver engaging and well‑structured chemistry lessons for IGCSE, AS, and A Level students where required.
• Prepare lesson plans, classroom activities, practical tasks, worksheets, assessments, and learning resources.
• Support students in understanding key chemistry topics including atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, acids and bases, organic chemistry, energetics, rates of reaction, equilibrium, and analytical chemistry.
• Encourage scientific inquiry, problem‑solving, laboratory awareness, independent thinking, and exam‑focused learning.
• Assess student progress through classwork, homework, quizzes, practical work, tests, and examination preparation activities.
• Provide constructive feedback to help students improve subject knowledge, accuracy, and confidence.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, lesson delivery, student performance, and assessment outcomes.
• Apply effective classroom management strategies to maintain a focused, safe, and respectful learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to existing schemes of work, school routines, departmental expectations, and student learning needs.
• Support differentiated instruction to help students with varied ability levels achieve progress.
• Collaborate with science department colleagues, coordinators, and school leadership to ensure continuity of curriculum delivery.
• Follow school policies, safeguarding expectations, health and safety rules, and laboratory safety procedures.
• Contribute to a positive academic environment and support school activities when assigned.

Ideal Profile

• Master’s degree in chemistry is required.
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching chemistry in a British curriculum school is preferred.
• IGCSE, AS, or A Level chemistry teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry subject content, practical science, and examination preparation.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and integrate into a dynamic school environment.
• Strong lesson planning, student assessment, and academic support skills.
• Professional, flexible, and able to maintain learning continuity in a temporary teaching role.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, coordinators, students, and school leadership.
• Commitment to student achievement, safe classroom practice, and high teaching standards.

Skills Set

• Chemistry teaching
• Temporary teaching
• British curriculum
• IGCSE chemistry
• AS Level chemistry
• A Level chemistry
• Secondary chemistry
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum delivery
• Classroom management
• Student assessment
• Exam preparation
• Practical science
• Laboratory safety
• Chemical reactions
• Organic chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Scientific inquiry
• Student engagement
• Differentiated instruction
• Academic records
• Science department support
• PGCE
• B.Ed.