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OUR CULTURE
We believe that outstanding teachers are the cornerstone of an outstanding school. By building on our teachers’ pedagogical practice through ongoing professional development, we best serve the educational needs of our students and honor the concept of lifelong learning.
We are interested in native-English speaking teachers who hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in their teaching subject, have a university qualification in education and have a minimum of 2 years full-time, post-qualification experience. In return we offer a competitive salary; a generous housing allowance; school places; annual vacation flights; and comprehensive medical insurance.
WHY JOIN US
Attracting and retaining employees of the highest caliber is central to the continuing success of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB). We look forward to hearing from you.
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The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys advertises all its vacancies on the TES website.
We welcome expressions of interest from professionals interested in becoming part of our learning community. The safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. All successful appointments are subject to pre-employment reference and security checks.
Candidates applying for academic positions should possess:
● Qualification in education and qualification with specialization in the teaching subject.
● Excellent academic and teaching experience.
● Be technologically skilled and willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life.
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Working at SZPAB
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys (SZPAB) is an award-winning blended curriculum school, combining the American Massachusetts State Common Core curriculum, with the UAE Arabic Ministry of Education curriculum. It is home to 1300 students, 95% of whom are Emirati, and benefits from a truly international teaching staff heralding from around the globe.
SZPAB lives its vision of 'Honoring the Past. Educating for the Future'. Maintaining an appreciation for the UAE's international community and world at large, the school's vision aims to help secure the future of the UAE, by providing strong community role-models who understand their heritage and traditions and are also equipped with the skills and life-long learning dispositions necessary to embrace the challenges of tomorrow and to take on leadership roles. We achieve this by providing an excellent, accredited American curriculum that ensures that all students are able to make the most of their talents and abilities.
We offer:
• A competitive tax-free salary
• A generous housing allowance
• Annual vacation flights
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free school places for up to 2 children
• Access to an extensive professional development network
• A Macbook, iPad and Apple pencil for the duration of your employment
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Head of Inclusion
Job overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools’ reputations for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Academy for Boys is looking to appoint a Head of Inclusion to join our dedicated and talented faculty in August 2024. Exceptional CPD opportunities are available to all teachers including the NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH.
Responsibilities include:
- To lead, monitor, evaluate and review the Inclusion Department across SZPAB.
- To effectively line manage the Elementary Inclusion Leader and ensure appropriate support is provided.
- To be responsible for maintaining the Academy’s SEN Profile, ensuring that it is always up-to-date and is an accurate picture of student SEN need across the phase.
- To ensure appropriate provision for the needs of all students with special, additional, and needs in the phase.
- To be responsible for the accurate identification of SEN need across the Academy, ensuring a rigorous and thorough assessment process.
- To ensure that Individual Education Plans (IEP's) are fully implemented, advise staff on how to support students and make referrals for external support as needed.
- To liaise with Assistant Principal (Assessment) in preparation for external examinations, approvals, accommodations and support necessary provision.
- To liaise and work with parents and students to ensure that provision is in line with their priorities.
- To support preparation for life and education beyond the school years.
- To be an excellent role model and deliver training and support to other teachers in providing quality first teaching that meets the learning needs of all.
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV via the TES portal, along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
- PGCE or equivalent qualification in Education
- SEN qualification
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in SEN teaching
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
We Offer:
- Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years
- Highly competitive tax-free salary
- Annual housing allowance
- Comprehensive international health insurance
- Annual flight allowance
Secondary Computer Science Teacher
Job overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools’ reputations for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Academy for Boys is looking to appoint a Computer Science teacher to join our dedicated and talented teaching faculty in August 2024. Applicants should have experience teaching the secondary age range. Exceptional CPD opportunities are available to all teachers including the NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH.
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV via the TES portal, along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
- PGCE or equivalent qualification in Education
- A minimum of 2 years' experience
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
We Offer:
- Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years
- Highly competitive tax-free salary
- Annual housing allowance
- Annual flight allowance
- Comprehensive international health insurance
Social Worker
Job overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools’ reputations for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Academy for Boys is looking to appoint a Social Worker to join our dedicated and talented faculty in August 2024.
This role would suit a person with a counseling background who has an understanding of the local culture of the UAE. The Social Worker will be responsible for Middle School students and the transition of Grade 5 students into Grade 6.
To be considered for the role you must:
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a closely related subject.
- Have a minimum of two years' relevant experience in a school setting.
We Offer:
- Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years
- Highly competitive tax-free salary
- Annual housing allowance
- Annual flight allowance
- Comprehensive international health insurance
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV via the TES portal, along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.
Classroom Teacher (Early Years)
Job overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools’ reputations for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Academy for Boys is looking to appoint Classroom Teachers for the Early Years School (Pre-K, KG1, KG2) to join our dedicated and talented faculty in August 2024. We are looking for great classroom practitioners with previous experience working in the UAE, in either UK or US curricula, who are keen to develop as teachers, gain new understandings, and embrace the culture of the UAE. Exceptional CPD opportunities are available to all teachers including the NPQML, NPQSL and NPQH.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Bachelor's Degree in another relevant subject plus PGCE
- A minimum of 2 years early childhood teaching experience
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
- Knowledge of programs such as Singapore Maths, Read, Write, Inc. and Talk for Writing would be an advantage.
We Offer:
- Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years
- Highly competitive tax-free salary
- Annual housing allowance
- Annual flight allowance
- Comprehensive international health insurance
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV via the TES portal, along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.