Secondary Art and Design Teacher - Maternity Cover - Term 1&2 Aug 2026

Arcadia British School - Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promise a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community. 

We are looking to appoint an experienced Secondary Art & Design Teacher to cover maternity leave for the period of Term 1 and 2 with the possibility of a full time contract at a later date. Starting date will be 20 August 2026. The successful candidate will be working alongside other experienced team members to promote the strategic vision of the school and will be capable of teaching across all secondary Key Stages.

Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree in Arts with PGCE or equivalent. 

● Qualified Teacher with 3-5 years of experience in delivering the National Curriculum for England.

● Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.

● Outstanding practitioners with the ability to deliver innovative lessons built on current pedagogical thinking and forward-thing initiatives.

● Teachers with a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the schools Professional Learning Community.

● Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant so as to complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.

● A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.

We Offer:

● A unique and inspiring work environment comprising state of the art resources and facilities.

● A robust leadership structure which ensures all colleagues are well supported.

● A well-crafted Professional Learning Community which ensures constant growth for individual colleagues and the school as a whole.

● An inclusive community who values and welcomes the contributions of all stakeholders.

Initial long list interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates who successfully reach the short-list may be asked to do a demo-lesson and will attend a full interview with key leaders. Where possible, this will be in-person.

Should you be interested in applying for this role please complete diligently the online application and submit your Cover Letter, CV and Qualification Certificates as supporting documents.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced background checks according to our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website.