Head of Chemistry – August 2026 start

About usFortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing HappensSunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.Sunmarke School offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly win examination boards’ ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’ and ‘best in country’ awards every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes includes Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Forest School settings, hydroponic technology, a world-class STEAM centre, AR/VR experiences, AI for staff and students, performing arts opportunities with facilities, a sports programme with professional coaches, and more.Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas (BSO).We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.About youWe seek to appoint an outstanding Head of Chemistry for an August 2026 start.We are looking for certain qualities:Skilled in the best global educational practicesCommitted to developing and inspiring every student, to believe that they can and will succeedTech-savvy, fluent in using APPs and technology to extend and enrich each student’s learning experienceOutstanding role models who embody our core valuesPassionate about providing enriched learning opportunities for children in and out of the classroomExcellent communicators who can ignite a passion for learning in our studentsAble to make a significant contribution to our extra-curricular activities (ECA) programme and wider campus lifeStrong academic background, work ethic, well-organised with excellent interpersonal skillsDynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified, holding at minimum a B.Ed. or a B.A. with a PGCE in Chemistry, along with QTSThis opportunity will include teaching the subject at Key Stage 3, I/GCSE, A Level, and/or IB Diploma programmes (N.B. experience in all programmes is preferred but not essential)Our OfferExcellent tax-free salaryFurnished AccommodationRelocation Allowance (applicable to overseas appointments only)Medical Insurance for selfAnnual Air-Ticket and paid vacationsTuition Fee Concession for up to 2 minor dependent(s)State-of-the-art facilities and amenities in a newly built campus in a prime location in DubaiAn enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and Board members, who are dedicated to maximise student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroomWorking within a team of highly driven and supportive colleaguesExcellent professional developmentWorking in Dubai, one of the world’s most sought-after work and travel destinationsApplication ProcessIf you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-OpeningsInterviews will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.The closing date for applications is the 10th of March 20