Science Teacher - Secondary School (August 2027)

Job Overview

The Arbor School seeks a special individual for an exciting opportunity within our Secondary School. The successful candidate will play a key role in fulfilling the school's ecological and sustainability vision, while inspiring and challenging students to achieve their full academic potential. The Arbor School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Secondary Science Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and committed to delivering outstanding educational experiences across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with strong subject knowledge, high expectations and a proven ability to support students of all abilities. The successful applicant will demonstrate a track record of excellent teaching and learning, securing strong student outcomes and creating a positive, engaging and supportive classroom environment. The successful candidate will be confident in teaching Science across KS3 and KS4, including Combined and Separate Sciences, and their specialist science at A Level where required. Experience or the ability to teach more than one science subject at A Level would be considered an advantage. Enough For All, For Ever The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a very different vision of what education could and should be – experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and profound ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula. The cultivation of a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole requires equal parts optimism, ambition, and humility. A fundamental belief in the inherent goodness of people and their capacity to act with empathy and compassion underscores the sense of hope that is fundamental to learning for a sustainable future. The resilience and determination to tackle challenges that have grown to global proportions are essential to finding sustainable solutions and orchestrating the social changes needed to grow them to scale. The realisation that comes from recognising that we are all students – never a master – drives our commitment to ignite a lifelong love of learning.

Role

Recognising the interconnected nature of the cognitive, affective, and participative domains, and their roles in shaping learning, we are pursuing a holistic approach to teaching and learning, designed to prepare learners:

• To understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well‑being, and environmental and social justice.
• To find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and to seek to understand people who are different from themselves.
• To experience a sense of accomplishment and self‑efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world.

Arbor Promise

Arbor teachers are part of a community which is inclusive, fun‑loving, and active. Arbor teachers enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense. Arbor teachers are resilient in the face of challenge, stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor teachers bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so. We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent, and sharing a passion for providing an education of the highest quality to our students.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be a passionate and experienced Science teacher, confident in delivering the British curriculum across KS3, KS4 and KS5. Working closely with the Head of Department, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, deliver engaging and challenging lessons, and support students in achieving their full academic potential. The role requires an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner who can deliver Science across KS3 and KS4, including Combined and Separate Sciences, and teach their specialist science at A Level where required. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, scientific enquiry and critical thinking through engaging classroom experiences and purposeful practical investigations. We are seeking a collaborative teacher who demonstrates high academic expectations, a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and an appreciation of the unique ecological ethos of The Arbor School.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students in accordance with Arbor's Safeguarding Framework, policies and Code of Conduct.
• Positively and actively promote the Arbor vision, mission and values.
• Ensure professional practice is aligned with the Arbor Staff Handbook and relevant school policies and procedures.
• Support the development and review of the Science curriculum and schemes of work across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging and challenging lessons in accordance with National Curriculum requirements, with a focus on pace, higher‑order questioning, scientific enquiry and critical thinking.
• Teach Science across KS3 and KS4, including Combined and Separate Sciences, and their specialist science at KS5 where required.
• Plan and deliver safe, purposeful practical investigations, including required practicals, to develop students' scientific knowledge, enquiry skills and confidence.
• Work closely with Science Technicians to ensure practical activities are appropriately prepared and delivered in accordance with laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Use effective assessment strategies and student progress data to inform teaching, provide appropriate challenge and support strong academic outcomes.
• Establish a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment across classrooms and laboratories that encourages curiosity, exploration and a love of Science.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, pastoral and inclusion teams to support the academic and personal development of every student.
• Develop enrichment opportunities that encourage scientific exploration, investigation and an understanding of the natural world.
• Incorporate ecological awareness, sustainability, real‑world scientific applications and cross‑curricular learning opportunities where appropriate.
• Actively engage in professional development and contribute positively to Arbor's professional learning community.

Required Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or a directly related specialist subject, with a PGCE and QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant teaching experience, ideally within a reputable British curriculum school.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching Science across KS3 and KS4, including Combined and Separate Sciences.
• Ability to teach a specialist Science subject at A Level.
• Experience or the ability to teach more than one Science subject at A Level would be considered advantageous.
• A proven track record of high‑quality teaching and learning, with the ability to support excellent student progress and attainment.
• Experience in planning and delivering practical Science lessons with a strong understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Fluent or native‑level English language skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, reflective and collaborative approach to teaching, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and the Arbor ethos.

Remuneration

A competitive tax‑free compensation package will be provided in accordance with the School's policy and UAE labour law regulations.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruitment practices, with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks and satisfactory references. All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

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