English Teacher - August 2027

Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding Secondary English Teacher to join their leading British curriculum school in August 2027.

Jebel Ali School, Dubai - A proud history. A future you can help shape.

Since 1977, Jebel Ali School has been part of Dubai’s story. As we look ahead to our 50th anniversary in September 2027, we are seeking talented colleagues to help write our next chapter.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas, we combine the ambition of a forward-looking British curriculum school with the warmth and character of a deeply rooted community.

Our ethos, ‘Belong, Believe, Become’, reflects what we want for everyone who joins us: a sense of connection, the confidence to grow and the opportunity to achieve. Our belief that ‘better is always possible’ keeps us curious about how we can improve.

More than 2,100 students from over 80 nationalities learn across our Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. We offer the English National Curriculum through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level pathways, with academic challenge, creativity and personal development at the heart of school life.

Our purpose-built campus provides outstanding opportunities in sport, technology and the performing arts. Yet our strongest asset is our people: colleagues who care about their craft, families who value partnership and students who bring energy, individuality and ambition to every day.

Joining Jebel Ali School means contributing your ideas, expertise and enthusiasm to a school with an established identity and much still to achieve.

Bring your experience. Share our ambition. Help shape the next chapter of Jebel Ali School.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

• Be a qualified English Teacher with appropriate teaching qualification (i.e. B.Ed. and/or PGCE). 

• For this specific role, are looking for someone with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results, teaching English Language and Literature to GCSE and A Level using the Edexcel specification

• A full working knowledge of The National Curriculum for England and Wales and its associated assessment practices 

• Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, understanding the balance between academic and social progress and support, as well as the ability to identify safeguarding concerns. 

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.      

• Be available to join Jebel Ali School in August 2027.

What We Offer

Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Highly competitive salary package offered.
  

• World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring, and developing, our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.

Most importantly you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.

Taaleem

As a Taaleem Teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic’) was established in 2004 and now has 41,000 students attending our 38 international schools and 34 nurseries in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

To apply, please submit your application via TES and upload an up-to-date CV to accompany your application.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.