Steven Geaney
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Secondary Science Teacher and Head of Year with UK and UAE experience teaching the National Curriculum for England. Biology specialist teaching KS3, GCSE and A Level. Currently Head of Year 8, combining strong classroom practice with pastoral leadership, safeguarding responsibility and regular parent communication. Seeking a Science Teacher role within an academically ambitious British curriculum school.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Year 8 and Teacher of Science
Safa Community School
Dubai
08.2021 - Current
Teaching and Learning
- Teach Science and Biology across KS3, GCSE and A Level
- Plan and deliver well structured lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for England
- Embed practical and enquiry based learning to develop analytical thinking
- Use assessment to inform planning and support progress
- Differentiate effectively for SEND and EAL students
Pastoral Leadership
- Lead the pastoral care and wellbeing of a year group of approximately 200 pupils
- Oversee safeguarding, behaviour and attendance within the year group
- Line manage an eight person tutor team, ensuring consistency and follow up
- Maintain regular communication with parents through meetings and reports
- Work closely with senior leadership, SEN and EAL teams
Housemaster and Key Stage 4 and 5 Coordinator of Science
Brighton College Al Ain
Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - 07.2021
Housemaster, Key Stage 4 and 5 Coordinator of Science and Teacher of Biology
August 2018 – July 2021
- Pastoral leadership within a vertical house system spanning Years 6 to 13
- Responsibility for student wellbeing, behaviour, safeguarding and attendance
- Oversight of academic progress and attainment across KS4 and KS5 Science
- Monitoring teaching, assessment and curriculum planning
- Regular communication with parents and senior leadership
Teacher of Biology and Astronomy
Madar International School
Al Ain
08.2015 - 07.2016
- US Curriculum
Teacher of Science
Altwood Church of England School
UK
08.2012 - 07.2014
- British Curriculum
Education
Professional Diploma in Education - Honours 2.1
University College Dublin
Dublin, IrelandBSc Environmental Science - Ecology, Honours 2.1
University College Cork
Cork, IrelandSkills
- Biology specialist (KS3 to KS5, GCSE and A Level)
- Enquiry based and practical Science teaching
- Strong classroom management and routines
- Differentiation for SEND and EAL learners
- Assessment for learning and progress tracking
- Safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Pastoral care and parent partnership
- British Curriculum and KHDA aligned practice
Additional Training
- DofE International Award Leader, Supervisor and Assessor
- Mental Health First Aid (FAA Level 3)
- First Aid, CPR and AED (AHA Heartsaver)
- CLEAPSS Secondary Science Safety
Online Certifications:
- Drug and Alcohol Misuse Awareness for Staff
- Online Safety for Teaching Staff (International)
- Understanding Mental Health
- Understanding Low Mood and Sadness in Children and Young People
- SEND: What Does It Mean for the Science Teacher
- Adaptive Teaching to Facilitate Inquiry Based Learning
- Planning for Inquiry Based Learning
Timeline
Head of Year 8 and Teacher of Science
Safa Community School
08.2021 - Current
Housemaster and Key Stage 4 and 5 Coordinator of Science
Brighton College Al Ain
08.2018 - 07.2021
Teacher of Biology and Astronomy
Madar International School
08.2015 - 07.2016
Teacher of Science
Altwood Church of England School
08.2012 - 07.2014
Professional Diploma in Education - Honours 2.1
University College Dublin
BSc Environmental Science - Ecology, Honours 2.1
University College Cork