Outstanding Teacher of English & Media Studies - August 2026

Overview

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.

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Teacher of English & Media Studies, commencing August 2026, to join our BSO and KHDA-rated 'Outstanding' international school.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an outstanding teacher of English and Media Studies with the ability to teach GCSE and A Level, delivering lessons that develop deep literary understanding, strong analytical writing and confident media literacy. You will guide students to analyse complex texts, construct sophisticated arguments and produce high-quality practical coursework across film, audio, print and digital media. We want a teacher with a proven track record of strong results who can blend academic rigour with creative production, fostering critical thinking, communication and originality. The ability to inspire curiosity, support high attainers and enable all learners to engage confidently with both language and media is essential.

At DBSEH, you will be joining a school known for its academic ambition, its caring and inclusive ethos, and its commitment to knowing every student as an individual. With whole-school 2025 results of 51% A-A at A Level and 85% 9-6 at GCSE, you will be joining a school with strong academic foundations and a community that takes pride in both excellence and compassion.

About Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our 'Outstanding' ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai's Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand of students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of 'Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve' perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being 'happy places', but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Professional Requirements

Due to KHDA regulations, we only employ individuals with approved teacher status as well as a degree in their teaching subject area.

• High Quality Degree in English, Media Studies or a related field (Must be MOFA Attested).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Must be MOFA Attested).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the National Curriculum for England in the UK or UAE.
• GCSE and A Level English and/or Media Studies teaching experience - Essential.
• Ability to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record of outstanding results.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of all students within their care.
• A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life.
• The ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced international, multicultural and demanding environment.
• An individual with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results as a leading subject teacher.
• Cleared Police and Safeguarding Background Checks .

What We Offer

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation equipped with facilities and amenities are offered, alternatively supporting locally established teaching staff, an attractive housing rental allowance is offered. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

Beyond package benefits, Student and Staff Wellbeing is central to our ethos at DBS Emirates Hills. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining the DBS Emirates Hills Community, you can expect to be made to feel welcome and supported from the moment you join us.

After your successful appointment you can expect to hear regularly from our HR team who are available for group and 1:1 Q&As, as well as a staff buddy or mentor who will introduce themselves and be your first port of call for questions about school life or living overseas.

Once you have joined us in-country, our INSET programme, tailored specifically for the needs of new staff, aims to help you settle into life in Dubai (if you are new to the UAE), and familiarise yourself with our school-specific policy and practices in a smaller group setting with our senior leaders. Returning staff then join us for an induction into the school year.

Our vibrant in-school social committee ensures that there are plenty of opportunities to build firm friendships across academic teams while exploring common interests, such as dog walking, attending shows, playing sports, or even meeting up for a Sunday lunch. These opportunities are shared monthly and are targeted at all staff, new and returning.

Our bespoke DBSEH standards offer a framework for professional support and challenge. Promoting staff agency, you are put in the driving seat of your professional learning and through coaching conversations with a leader you decide the pathway you want to take to professional excellence, whether this be through self-directed learning such as an action research project or through more formal accredited routes such as the NPQ suite of qualifications, subsidised by the school.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click apply and ensure a copy of your CV and cover letter is attached to accompany your application.

Download Job Description