Secondary Teacher Of Chemistry At Safa Community School 2027 2028

Job Overview

Secondary Teacher of Chemistry (to A-Level)

Safa Community School is a beacon of excellence. In 2024 we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title, and we received the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award’, backed by a GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention and top 15 UAE ranking (Schoolscompared.com) reflect a warm, inclusive community in which students, parents and staff all feel at home.

Safa is an award-winning, all-through UK curriculum school from FS1 to Year 13 with [number] students, and around 35% of our parents are from the UK. Follow us on Instagram at safa_scs.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Chemistry Teacher to join our accomplished Science department. The successful candidate will teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4 (including Combined Science where required) and to A-Level. This role is advertised as part of our strategic growth to meet increasing enrolment and programme demand.

General Professional Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons; set and mark work; assess, record and report on progress and attainment in line with school policy.
• Use data to inform teaching, track progress and put timely interventions in place.
• Prepare students for GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level examinations, including assessment, reporting and attending exam-related meetings.
• Deliver practical work safely and effectively, following laboratory risk assessments, COSHH requirements and the school’s health and safety policies; support the delivery of required practicals and practical endorsement.
• Work with the science technicians to plan and prepare practical lessons.
• Communicate with parents, write reports and attend Parents’ Evenings and Open Evenings.
• Maintain good order and discipline among students.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, schemes of work, and methods of teaching and assessment.
• Keep up to date with curriculum innovation and engage in CPD.
• Work collaboratively with support teachers, and support a beginning teacher where appropriate.
• Set work for known absences and cover for absent colleagues where required.
• Take responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or a project (for example STEM enrichment or science competitions).
• Carry out other tasks reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarise yourself with the DSIB inspection framework; be supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.
  
  

• Will hold relevant qualifications (a degree in Chemistry or a related science plus a recognised teaching qualification).
• Must have experience teaching Chemistry in British Curriculum schools at both GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level.
• Is enthusiastic about Chemistry and able to inspire students.
• Understands assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Is an outstanding teacher, committed to a strong practical and inquiry-led approach.
• Works effectively as part of a team and keeps up to date with subject developments.
• Is willing to develop professionally within or beyond the department.
  
  

• Closing date: Friday, 11 December 2026 at 10h00 UAE time. Applications are assessed in order of receipt and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
• Apply only through the TES/Schrole Portal; only applicants with GCSE and A-Level teaching experience will be considered.
• Submit an up-to-date, full CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.
• Provide at least three referees (with international dialling codes and emails); one must be a current employer.
• A demonstration lesson will be required. Feedback is provided only to candidates who progress to interview.