BTEC Level 3 / Level 2 Art & Design Teacher

At Kings School Nad Al Sheba, we seek an outstanding BTEC teacher, with a proven track record to deliver outstanding teaching through a unique and enriching programme of learning in our newly-opened Sixth Form College.

Art & Design BTEC Level 3 International Programme Key responsibilities:

• To plan, resource and deliver imaginative, interactive and inspiring schemes of learning and lessons that ensure that all students make excellent progress and attain at high levels.
• To create a nurturing and stimulating learning experience and environment that nurtures students.
• To maintain/establish extremely high standards of positive behaviour for learning across the whole school.
• To provide stimulating and enriching extra-curricular/enrichment opportunities for students.
• To be accountable for student progress and attainment levels, and wider enrichment provision and uptake.
• To teach highly-engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and involve students and ensure outstanding student outcomes.
• To use very regular assessments to monitor progress and set targets, utilising a full range of AFL strategies.
• To maintain regular, positive, and professional communication with parents, to report on progress, targets and achievements.
• To demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of the community.
• To positively and actively contribute to self-leadership across this newly-established phase in our Sixth Form College.
• To be both positive and proactive in issues of student welfare, support and guidance, demonstrating commitment to understanding and supporting Dubai s vision, and understanding the opportunities within the international and national landscapes in the higher education institutions across the UAE and beyond.
• To lead on academic and careers guidance, and run enrichment very regularly to enhance the provision of BTEC in our Sixth Form College.
• To promote, support and fully contribute to the upholding of all school polices with consistency and diligence
• To contribute to the effective working of the Sixth Form College.

Qualification and experience:

• Honors Degree in Art & Design and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience of teaching Art & Design BTEC International Level 3.
• The ability to share your outstanding practice.
• Interested in career growth, leadership, sustainability.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, fully committed to making a difference to the lives of the students in their care and dedicated to the provision of the highest standards of education, supported by vocational experiences.

We are a school with a strong sense of community amongst staff and students. Staff contribute to our pastoral care and well-being programme and to our enrichment programme, making a full contribution to our outstanding, inclusive, international community.

A curriculum leadership role may be available, and candidates are advised to indicate experience and interest.

Candidates are to apply directly through the Kings WebHR portal.

The closing date for applications is 7th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Please Note: The school takes safeguarding children very seriously and any offer of employment is subject to rigorous checks, including but not limited to;

• A verified passport copy
• Three satisfactory references
• Attestation of qualification certificates
• DBS/Police checks