Teacher of English - August 2027 Start

The School

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, we proudly extend the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated academic institutions. Founded on centuries of tradition and intellectual rigour, our branch schools uphold an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, character formation, and cultural enrichment.

Our vision is to cultivate dynamic, world-class learning environments where the next generation of confident, able, and responsible young people are shaped. We challenge our students to think independently, lead with purpose, and embrace a global perspective, all within a community that values tradition, discipline, and innovation. By blending the timeless values of our founding school with the opportunities of a rapidly evolving world, we ignite curiosity, inspire ambition, and prepare our students to make meaningful contributions to society, as scholars, leaders, and change makers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional, passionate, and inspirational Teacher of English to join the founding academic team at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding English specialist to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality English curriculum within a new British international school. You will inspire students to develop a lifelong love of literature, language, and communication, whilst equipping them with the critical thinking, creativity, analytical, and communication skills required to succeed academically and beyond.

As a founding member of the academic team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the establishment and development of the English curriculum, schemes of work, resources, assessment practices, and wider departmental provision as the school grows. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create an ambitious and engaging learning environment that enables every student to develop their voice, confidence, and intellectual curiosity.

The role contributes to students’ academic achievement, literacy, creativity, and personal development throughout the whole school community. As a key member of the school’s founding team, you will help shape the school’s vision in alignment with the mission of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, upholding the values and legacy of our founding institution, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet.

If you are an inspirational English educator with a passion for literature, language, and academic excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Title: Teacher of English
Reporting to: Head of English / Head of Senior School

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Development

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and appropriately differentiated English lessons that inspire students and promote high levels of academic achievement.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a coherent and ambitious English curriculum aligned with the relevant British curriculum and examination specifications.

• Develop schemes of work, lesson resources, assessments, and learning materials that promote strong subject knowledge and develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

• Teach a broad and engaging range of literature and language, developing students’ appreciation of literary texts, authors, genres, and different forms of writing.

• Develop students’ ability to analyse texts critically, articulate ideas clearly, construct persuasive arguments, and respond thoughtfully to different perspectives.

• Foster a love of reading by exposing students to a diverse range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and contemporary texts.

• Develop students’ written communication through explicit teaching of vocabulary, grammar, structure, style, and effective written expression.

• Use a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with different abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.

• Promote independent reading, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine enthusiasm for English beyond the classroom.

Assessment, Progress and Reporting

• Plan and implement effective formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor student understanding and progress.

• Use assessment data to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for development and adapt teaching accordingly.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attainment and progress using the school’s assessment and management systems.

• Provide constructive and timely feedback that enables students to understand how they can improve their knowledge, skills, and written and analytical responses.

• Contribute to reporting processes, parent consultations, and academic reviews as required.

• Support students in preparing for internal and external assessments and examinations, ensuring they develop the subject knowledge, analytical skills, and examination techniques required for success.

• Contribute to the development and moderation of departmental assessments to ensure consistency and high standards.

Collaboration, Enrichment and Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the English department and across the wider school to support a coherent and engaging learning experience.

• Contribute to the establishment and development of departmental policies, procedures, schemes of work, resources, and assessment practices as the school grows.

• Support and contribute to enrichment opportunities such as reading clubs, creative writing, debating, public speaking, literary competitions, drama, author visits, and educational trips.

• Promote a strong whole-school reading culture and contribute to initiatives that encourage students to read widely and regularly for pleasure.

• Work collaboratively with the school librarian and other colleagues to develop access to high-quality literature and wider reading opportunities.

• Contribute to cross-curricular initiatives that develop students’ literacy, communication, research, and critical-thinking skills.

• Participate fully in departmental meetings, whole-school initiatives, professional development, and collaborative planning.

• Stay informed about developments in English education, curriculum requirements, examination specifications, and effective approaches to teaching language and literature.

Safeguarding, Student Wellbeing and Development

• Foster a classroom environment characterised by high expectations, mutual respect, creativity, and a commitment to academic excellence.

• Develop positive and professional relationships with students, supporting their academic progress, confidence, wellbeing, and personal development.

• Encourage students to express themselves confidently, listen respectfully to others, and engage critically with different ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

• Support students to develop their own voice, creativity, resilience, and independence through language and literature.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to students’ individual learning and wellbeing needs, working with colleagues and families where appropriate.

• Support the school’s wider pastoral and co-curricular provision, contributing to the development of confident, able, and responsible young people.

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring all responsibilities are carried out in accordance with school policies, KHDA requirements, and international best practice.

• Model professionalism, integrity, ambition, and respect, serving as a positive role model for students and colleagues.

The Person

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in English, English Literature, English Language, Education, or a related subject.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching English, preferably within a British curriculum or international school setting.

• Strong subject knowledge across English Language and Literature and an understanding of the relevant British curriculum and examination specifications.

• Experience teaching students across relevant secondary age groups, with experience of GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, or equivalent qualifications highly desirable.

• Experience developing schemes of work, assessments, and curriculum resources.

• Experience using assessment and school management systems to monitor and track student progress.

• Understanding of effective differentiation and inclusive teaching strategies.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational setting.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about English and able to inspire students through engaging, challenging, and creative teaching.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

• Highly organised with strong planning, assessment, and time-management skills.

• Collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to the development of a new school and its academic provision.

• Innovative and reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

• A genuine advocate for reading and able to inspire students to develop a lifelong love of literature and language.

• Able to create an engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, discussion, creativity, and independent thought.

• Commitment to academic excellence, safeguarding, and the development of confident, able, and responsible young people.

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City is an equal opportunities employer and is deeply committed to safeguarding our students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We expect all staff and members of our community to share this commitment and to promptly report any concerns about a student’s or community member’s safety or wellbeing. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and providing police clearance certificates from all countries that the applicant has resided in. The full Safer Recruitment Policy can be viewed on our website.