Teacher of Chemistry

ROLE SUMMARY:

Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Chemistry Teacher for August 2025. If the selected candidate is interested, the role could come with additional responsibility of being an exams officer. 

Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is a vibrant school offering a premium British-style education to both expatriate and local students in the Sultanate of Oman. KGIS is a community school with a strong and growing reputation thanks to its pedagogical approach, the opportunity for staff development, and outstanding examination results. The school is seeking a pioneering practitioner who is passionate about their subject and wishes to broaden their own experience within an innovative, friendly and collaborative environment.

Applicants will be academically able, with a degree in the subject. They will also be enthusiastic and collegiate teachers. Involvement in the wider life of this successful and growing British school is expected.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching Environment

Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is a co-educational independent school that delivers an outstanding premium British-style education to students aged 3-18 years through an exciting and broad curriculum offering, underpinned by a wealth of opportunities and international best practice as a member of Inspired, the only global premium education group in Oman. The school environment is friendly and welcoming, and there is visible enjoyment of learning. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

KGIS students are inspired and equipped to be pioneers of their own future who thrive with purpose in a rapidly changing world. Our unique future-focused curriculum enables our young people to be resilient, innovative and ingenious. To be a KGIS student is to be a confident global citizen who can and will make a difference.

Teaching and Learning at KGIS

KGIS is a member of the Inspired global group of schools, which aspires to the highest standards in private education. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching programmes in the academic curriculum, performing arts and sport is central to the Inspired approach.

A member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and COBIS and BSO accredited, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

We are looking for an outstanding, energetic, inspirational teacher who is passionate about their students. Candidates must be team players and must be committed to achieving high levels of learning.

We are looking for reflective practitioners who have:     

• Enhanced disclosure from the DBS or equivalent, and who are committed to the welfare of all children     
• A degree and PGCE or B.Ed or the equivalent, with a minimum of two years post-qualification teaching experience. The degree must be in the subject taught or a closely related subject     
• Experience delivering GCSE and A Level     
• Confidence with the use of ICT in teaching     
• High expectations and aspirations for all students     
• A commitment to the overall development of young people     
• An open-minded approach to their work, are willing to learn and develop     
• A demonstrable love for what they do and a proven track record

Previous teaching experience in a high-performing international school is an advantage.

To be considered for this position you will need to meet our qualification and experience requirements.

In return, we offer an attractive expatriate remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, health insurance, annual flight and relocation assistance.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.