Secondary Science Teacher (Middle School)

About the role

The Faculty of Science at Virginia American School seeks an enthusiastic secondary science teacher for the middle school (Grades 6‑8). The role involves delivering engaging, enquiry‑based science lessons and fostering high levels of student attainment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outstanding science lessons for mixed‑gender classes.
• Monitor, evaluate and review student progress and attainment.
• Implement enquiry‑based teaching and high‑quality practical laboratory sessions.
• Connect scientific concepts to real‑world applications.
• Use creative teaching styles and assessment‑for‑learning strategies to personalize student learning.
• Contribute to short, medium and long‑term curriculum planning for science subjects.
• Address the needs of diverse learners, including higher/lower attaining, EAL, SEN, Emirati and gifted & talented students.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a science discipline.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of secondary science teaching experience, with substantial middle‑school experience.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience with digital learning and ICT integration.
• Effective parent engagement and behaviour management skills.
• Knowledge of UAE school culture; familiarity with the American curriculum is desirable.

Required skills