Outstanding IB DP Chemistry and MYP Maths Teacher
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) opened in August 2015 and is a candidate school for all three academic International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes with the goal of becoming an IB continuum school. The school currently serves approximately 980 students up to Grade 10. Student numbers will eventually rise to a targeted total of about 2,200 of whom 300 students will be boarders. Our generous, state-of-the art campus with significant sports facilities is located in Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jaddaf, Dubai. Find out more about SISD at
We have created a school that offers an outstanding education focused on both academic excellence and personal growth. We encourage students to take risks, become compassionate lifelong learners and responsible citizens who care for one another and contribute to a strong society through intercultural understanding and respect. At SISD, a distinctive feature of school life is the diverse student body made up of more than 60 different nationalities. It is our strong belief that the next generation of international citizens will need to be dynamic, flexible and linguistically ambitious. This is why we offer all our students the opportunity to become multilingual. Our international programmes reflect a sincere commitment to a Swiss vision of excellence in education to enable our students fully to embrace future opportunities.
We are looking for an outstanding, dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic IB DP Chemistry and MYP Maths Teacher to join our Secondary team in August 2018.
Our team of international teaching staff is made up of highly qualified professionals who all share one goal: to provide quality education to all of our children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment.
All teachers will work closely with the MYP and DP coordinators and Head of Secondary School and share in curriculum development and after school activities.
As part of our commitment to our teacher’s personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will
• be fully qualified and experienced teacher with a relevant subject Degree, a relevant professional teaching qualification, certificate to teach English language and evidence of English language proficiency
• have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in teaching in an IB school
• have a proven track record of success
• be proficient in a second language such as French, German or Arabic (would be highly valued)
• have previous international teaching experience
The salary and benefits package reflects the fact that SISD is committed to excellence. In addition to a tax-free globally competitive salary, SISD provides furnished accommodation (exclusive of utility bills) or a generous housing allowance to overseas employees under school sponsorship, an annual flight allowance, discount on school fees and medical insurance.
Applicants are invited to apply by submitting:
•a letter of application addressed to the Head of School
•a current CV including a recent passport size photograph and details of two professional referees, of which one should be a current or most recent employer, line manager or supervisor