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Safa Community School

<div>
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 
 POST: Secondary Teacher of Geography (Ability to Teach BTEC Travel &amp; Tourism) at Safa Community School, Dubai
 
 
 
 Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the &lsquo;Happiest School in the UAE&rsquo; title, a testament to our commitment towards student well-being. In addition, we were proud recipients of the &lsquo;Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award&rsquo;, reflecting our dedication to academic progress. This was further underscored by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and inclusion in the top 15 Schools in the UAE by the Schoolscompared.com survey are a source of pride for us all.
 
 
 At Safa Community School, we are more than just a school-we are a community. With a parent body comprising Expats, including around 35% from the UK, we have fostered a reputation for being a friendly, warm, and community-oriented school. Our positive relationships among staff, parents, and students are a testament to our inclusive approach, making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. This sense of belonging sets us apart and should make you feel at home in our school.
 
 
 Safa Community School is not just another school but an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,640. Follow our school Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more at safa_scs. Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.
 
 
 Currently, we are in search of a dynamic and passionate Geography Specialist (secondary school) to join our highly accomplished secondary department.
 
 
 The successful candidate would be expected to teach across the age and ability range, GCSE and A-Level.
 
 
 
 
 This role is being advertised as part of our strategic growth to meet increasing student enrollment and programme demand.
 
 
 
 
 
 General Professional Responsibilities
 
 
 
 The professional duties of a teacher shall be deemed to include the following duties:
 
 
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 Teaching, including planning and preparing courses and lessons, setting and marking of work and assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment in line with the school&rsquo;s expectations and policy.
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 Using data to inform classroom teaching, monitoring and tracking student progress and putting in place timely interventions.
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 Preparing students for public examinations, assessing students for the purposes of such examinations, recording and reporting such assessments and attending meetings connected with the conduct of public examinations.
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 Communicating and consulting with the parents of students, including the writing of reports.
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 Attendance at Parents&rsquo; Evenings and Open Evenings.
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 Maintaining good order and discipline among the students he/she is teaching.
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 Participating in departmental meetings and Open Evenings.
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 Working as a member of a team in the shaping of departmental policy and practice, the introduction of curricular initiatives, the preparation and development of programmes of study and methods of teaching and assessment.
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 Participating in administrative and organisational tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the department.
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 Keeping up to date with curriculum innovation, participating in arrangements for CPD, contributing to his/her own professional development.
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 Working collaboratively with support teachers in the classroom.
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 Taking responsibility for the monitoring and support of a beginning teacher taking his/her class, if appropriate.
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 Setting work for his/her classes where absence is known in advance and setting work for absent colleagues where required.
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 Taking responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or curriculum innovation or project.
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 Carrying out other tasks as reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
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 Familiarising themselves with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.
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 Being supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.
 
 
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 It Is a Requirement That The Successful Candidate
 
 
 
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 Will hold relevant qualifications.
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 Must have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, teaching of both IGCSE and A level.
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 Most importantly should be enthusiastic about the subject and be able to convey this to students.
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 Have an understanding of assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
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 Be an outstanding teacher with the ability to demonstrate outstanding practice and progress of students.
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 Works effectively as part of a team.
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 Actively keeps up to date with the developments in their subject.
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 Has a willingness to develop as a professional, taking opportunities to train further within the department, or outside to progress in their career.
 
 
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 Note
 
 
 
 This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification and amendment.
 
 
 
 Application Process
 
 
 
 Closing date for applications is
 
 
 Friday, 13th March 2026 at 10h00 UAE time
 
 
 .
 
 
 
 The Application Process Is
 
 
 
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 All applications must be submitted on the TES/Schrole Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.
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 Only applications with experience teaching GCSE's and A-Levels will be considered.
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 Submit an up to date, full resume / CV.
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 Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.
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 Provide at least three referees&rsquo; names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.
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 Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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 Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.
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 A demonstration lesson will be required.
 
 
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 Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.
 
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Secondary Teacher of Geography at Safa Community School

Innoventures Education

Maternity Cover - Term 3 - Biology Teacher, for Secondary School &ndash; Raffles International School in Umm SuqeimWe are looking to appoint qualified and experienced teacher of Biology in our school to start on 30 March to 3 July 2026.Applications for this position are invited only from teachers with the following:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Biology and a recognized teaching qualification</li><li>A portfolio of excellence, including EAL teaching in a high-achieving schools</li><li>A passion for teaching and learning.</li><li>A commitment to creative and imaginative teaching where the progress of every learner is valued and maintained.</li><li>A fully inclusive approach to education</li><li>Experience of using technology tools to enhance learning and assessment.</li></ul>To apply, please attach a copy of your current CV including contact details of two professional referees. Interviews will commence immediately but an appointment for the right candidate may be confirmed before the closing date.About Innoventures EducationDubai International Academy, Emirates Hills and Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha, Raffles World Academy, Raffles International School, Raffles Early Childhood Centres, and Collegiate International School are leading international schools managed by Innoventures Education (www.innoventureseducation.com),a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. All schools and nurseries are reputed for their high quality curriculum, inspiring learning environment and commitment to academic excellence. Together they have a total enrolment of more than 9500 students from over 120 countries, with a dedicated and inspirational team of educators and administrators from virtually every corner of the globe.For more information about the school and student achievements, please visit www.innoventureseducation.comIVEI takes child protection and safeguarding very seriously and shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete comprehensive safeguarding checks prior to confirmation of appointment.While we thank all candidates, only those shortlisted will be contacted via email.Job Type: TemporaryPay: AED1.00 - AED600.00 per dayEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Teaching: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>teaching qualification (Required)</li></ul>

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Educational Centre Warqa

Job Title: Part-Time English Teacher (1-Month Contract)Location: Warqa, DubaiJob Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term (1 Month)Must be available:<ul><li>Monday to Thursday: 4:00 PM &ndash; 6:00 PM</li><li>Saturday: 12:00 PM &ndash; 2:00 PM</li></ul>Job Description: We are seeking an experienced English Teacher to teach students from Year 1 and above. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons, support student progress, and provide timely feedback to ensure effective learning outcomes.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and deliver English lessons for Year 1 and above</li><li>Follow the curriculum and adapt lessons to student needs</li><li>Monitor student progress and provide feedback</li><li>Communicate with parents and centre coordinators as needed</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Relevant teaching experience (primary and/or secondary education)</li><li>Relevant educational qualifications in English or Education</li><li>Available for the specified evening and Saturday slots</li><li>Must have own UAE visa</li><li>Must be able to commute to Warqa, Dubai</li><li>Passion for teaching and student development</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Short-term fixed-term contract (1 month)</li><li>Competitive hourly rate</li><li>Possibility to transition to a permanent, part-time contract</li></ul>Please do NOT apply if you are not available in Dubai, cannot commute to Warqaa or do not have your own visa. Job Type: Contract Contract length: 1 monthPay: AED1,000.00 - AED1,100.00 per month

Part-Time English Teacher (1-Month Contract)

Nord Anglia Education

<div>
 Job Posting Date: 5 Mar 2026
 
 
 Location:
 
 
 Dubai, AE
 
 
 Job ID: 7783
 
 
 School: Nord Anglia International School Dubai
 
 
 Company: Nord Anglia Education
 
 
 
 About Our School
 
 
 
 
 Join a school that inspires Excellence and Belonging
 
 
 
 NAS Dubai is more than just a school - it&rsquo;s a vibrant, purpose-built flagship campus where academic excellence meets genuine community spirit. With over 3,000 students from diverse backgrounds, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that nurtures every learner. Our curriculum, rooted in the British Curriculum and adapted to our unique setting, leads to outstanding outcomes at IGCSE, A Level, and through the IB Diploma Programme. We are proud of our exceptional results, with students consistently outperforming global averages and securing places at top universities worldwide. Recognised by Spears as one of the Top 100 schools globally and rated &lsquo;Outstanding&rsquo; across all key areas by KHDA, BSO, and NEASC, NAS Dubai is a place where educators thrive, students flourish, and opportunities abound. If you're passionate about shaping futures in a school that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, we would love to hear from you.
 
 
 
 About Nord Anglia Education
 
 
 
 Nord Anglia Education is the world&rsquo;s leading premium school&rsquo;s organisation, with more than 80+ schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.
 
 
 Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.
 
 
 Every parent wants the best for their child &mdash; so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.
 
 
 
 Our schools
 
 
 
 Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of 80+ schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.
 
 
 We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King&rsquo;s College London.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Join our fast-paced international environment, and you will deliver UK National Curriculum, IGSCE, A Levels, International Baccalaureate Programme and BTEC. You will challenge your students to set ambitious targets for themselves and seek out and use innovative teaching practices to enhance our students&rsquo; experiences and outcomes
 
 
 Here are some clips that show the culture of the school:
 
 
 
 Graduation Video
 
 
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhJuxkABkS4
 
 
 Community example video
 
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mw4iZYU1Cg
 
 
 
 Collaboration And Innovation Example
 
 
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uUA1XUVH1I
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 With the ability to create a classroom culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will have a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification plus considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers.
 
 
 A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills will also enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement, and personal investment within the classroom. You will also be able to meet visa-related requirements for UAE.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students&rsquo; success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.
 
 
 We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don&rsquo;t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.
 
 
 Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King&rsquo;s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master&rsquo;s in International Education from King&rsquo;s College London.
 
 
 Alongside great training and a competitive package, you&rsquo;ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world&rsquo;s most vibrant cities.
 
 
 As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:
 
 
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 A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
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 An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
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 A culture that is fair and consultative
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 Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career
 
 
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 Selection Process
 
 
 
 The closing date for application is
 
 20th March 2026
 
 . Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis; early applications are appreciated.
 
 
 
 Start Date: 16th August 2026
 
 
 
 At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.
 
 
 All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
 
 
 Comprehensive package including highly competitive salary, accommodation or allowance, flight allowance, medical insurance, and visa.
 
 
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Teacher of Maths

GEMS Education

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school currently educating students from FS1 to Year 8. The school will expand to include Year 9 in September 2026, with a clear strategic plan to grow through to Year 13. With a diverse community of over 850 students representing more than 48 nationalities, the school combines a strong family feel with high academic expectations.
 
 
 As the school continues to grow, a brand-new purpose-built secondary campus will open in September 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will further enhance the high-quality learning environment and opportunities available to students.
 
 
 Due to the promotion of the current postholder, the school is seeking a dynamic and passionate Assistant Headteacher &ndash; Learning and Teaching to join the leadership team from September 2026. The successful candidate will be motivated, driven to raise standards, and committed to achieving excellence for every student. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a high-performing school and contribute to the continued development of the #RoyalStandard.
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 To lead learning, teaching and professional development across all phases of the school, building on the strong practice and established coaching culture already in place. The role includes a teaching commitment as either a subject specialist or primary specialist, modelling high-quality teaching that leads to exceptional outcomes for students.
 
 
 Key responsibilities include:
 
 
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 Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in delivering consistently high-quality teaching across both Primary and Secondary.
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 Lead the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning, ensuring consistency and addressing areas for improvement quickly.
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 Oversee the coaching programme and professional development systems, ensuring impact across the school.
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 Play a key role in self-evaluation and school improvement planning using a wide range of evidence to inform decisions.
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 Strengthen a culture of collaboration, professional dialogue and research-informed professional development.
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 Support the design and evaluation of effective performance management systems for all staff.
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 Lead strategic teaching initiatives across the school.
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 Demonstrate a reflective, solution-focused leadership approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
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 Build strong relationships with colleagues, students and parents through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Contribute to the wider life of the school through events, extracurricular activities and community engagement.
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 Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and student wellbeing.
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 Continue personal professional development as a senior leader.
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 Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the school leadership.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills
 
 
 
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 The successful applicant will be an experienced UK-qualified teacher (BEd, PGCE or PGDE) with a proven track record of impact in leading teaching and learning. They will demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to high standards and the ability to inspire both staff and students.
 
 
 Application requirements
 
 
 Applicants should submit:
 
 
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 An up-to-date CV outlining experience and responsibilities
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 A letter of application explaining suitability for the role
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 A one-page summary demonstrating impact in their current position
 
 
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 </ul>
 This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing school community and contribute to the next stage of its development.
 
 
 
 GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
 
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Assistant Headteacher: Learning & Teaching (Whole School) – September 2026

Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management International

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h4>
<div>Are you an experienced, dynamic, collaborative educator with a vision rooted in excellence, and a passion for creativity and a love of learning? Do you want to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team of talented teachers in a faith-based environment? If you are, we would like to invite you to explore teaching and academic leadership opportunities in our schools.

Bukhatir Education Advancement &amp; Management (Beam) is best known for its excellence in operating the US and UK Curriculum schools under the banner of the American School of Creative Science (ASCS) and International School of Creative Science (ISCS) in the UAE and Bahrain. Our campuses&rsquo; environment are carefully designed to promote traditional moral values and ethos in addition to building critical thinking skills and academic excellence amongst its pupils.

Our British curriculum school, International School of Creative Science (ISCS), Dubai is looking for a creative, passionate and outstanding Geography Teacher who value professional development opportunities and a good work-life balance. We expect our Teachers to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

To develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. To facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, and by their organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.

Develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, aptitude and cultural difference.

Assess and record progress and prepare pupils for examinations. By linking pupils' knowledge to earlier learning and developing ways to encourage it further, and challenging and inspiring pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. 


Safer Recruitment Statement

Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the Department for Education's &quot;Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025&quot; recommendations. At the International School of Creative Science, 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 and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.</div>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills</h4>
<div><ul><li>Strong knowledge of geography principles and concepts</li><li>Experience in teaching secondary-level geography, specifically IGCE and A level curriculum</li><li>Ability to create engaging lesson plans and classroom activities</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Proficiency in using technology for teaching purposes</li><li>Strong classroom management skills</li><li>Ability to assess students' progress and create individualized learning plans</li><li>Understanding of different learning styles and ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly</li></ul> 


WHAT WE OFFER:
<ul>
<li>Private medical insurance</li>
<li>Company Accommodation or Accommodation Allowance</li>
<li>Tax-free salary</li>
<li>Unique Islamic faith-based environment</li>
<li>Second safest country in the world</li>
<li>Multicultural workforce</li>
<li>Learning and Development Opportunities</li>
<li>Beautiful sunshine every day of the year</li>
<li>State of the art school facilities</li>
<li>Well-resourced school</li>
<li>Tuition fee discount</li>
</ul></div>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Education</h4>
<div>Geography</div></div>
 <div></div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Details</h4>
<div>Job Location Dubai, UAE
</div><div>Company Industry Education
</div><div>Company Type Employer (Private Sector)
</div><div>Job Role Teaching and Academics
</div><div>Joining Date 2026-08-17
</div><div>Employment Status Full time
</div><div>Employment Type Limited Contract
</div><div>Manages Others No
</div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Candidate</h4>
<div>Career Level Mid Career
</div><div>Years of Experience Min: 2
</div><div>Qualification Bachelor Degree</div></div></div>

Geography Teacher - Secondary (AY 26-27)

Fortes Education

Fortes
 Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four
 decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced
 outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and
 character-building education in the entire Middle East region.
 
Our
 core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through
 PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating
 character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate
 fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own
 lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into
 innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our
 students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that
 allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.
 
About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens
 
Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and
 inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of
 students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our
 suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school,
 transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning
 the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School
 Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.
 
Sunmarke is an all–through school which offers a
 premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students, including
 the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and
 the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly win examination
 boards’ ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’ and ‘best in country’ awards
 every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB
 results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th
 in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes is unrivalled in Dubai,
 with inspiring opportunities for students to experience transformative learning
 opportunities. These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where
 students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge
 hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in
 future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers
 students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world
 problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual
 Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting edge use of Artificial
 Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities
 with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music
 spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with
 professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME
 Games.
 
Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai
 School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our
 third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by
 British Schools Overseas (BSO).
 
We present an exciting opportunity to join our
 all through school and to play an important part in our journey
 beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship
 schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.
 
About you: 
Due to the expansion of
 our Secondary leadership structure from August 2026, Sunmarke School is seeking
 to appoint an experienced, committed and inspirational educational leader to
 the position of Assistant Head of Secondary – Teaching & Learning.
 
This is a senior
 leadership role focused on driving excellence in classroom practice across Key
 Stages 3, 4 and 5, including GCSE, A Level, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programme.
 The Assistant Head of Secondary – Teaching & Learning is responsible for
 leading and embedding high-quality instructional practice across the Secondary
 phase, ensuring that teaching consistently secures outstanding outcomes for
 students.
 
Working closely with
 the Deputy Head of Secondary – Academics and the wider Secondary Leadership
 Team, the successful candidate will lead the implementation of the Secondary
 Teaching & Learning Strategy. The role is impact-driven and centered on
 instructional leadership at scale within a large, premium British international
 school.
 
Key aspects of the role
 
include: 
·
 Leading and quality
 assuring teaching and learning across KS3–KS5
 
·
 Embedding a shared
 language of high-quality instruction across faculties
 
·
 Designing and
 delivering a coherent, research-informed CPD programme
 
·
 Developing
 instructional coaching and building leadership capacity across departments
 
·
 Ensuring teaching
 practice aligns with KHDA and BSO Outstanding standards
 
·
 Promoting a culture of
 scholarship, academic ambition and intellectual curiosity
 
·
 Supporting Heads of
 Faculty in raising and sustaining high instructional standards
 
This position
 includes a teaching commitment, with the successful candidate modelling
 outstanding classroom practice and setting the standard for excellence across
 the Secondary phase. Further details regarding the scope of the role,
 responsibilities and person specification can be found in the attached Job
 Description.
 
We are looking for certain
 
qualities: 
·
 The Assistant Headteacher should hold as a minimum,
 bachelor’s degree in education with PGCE or equivalent. Tertiary
 qualifications such as NPQSL are desirable but not
 essential.
 
·
 Minimum 3–5 years’ middle
 leadership experience. Proven leadership experience with responsibility for
 teaching, learning and curriculum.
 
·
 The successful candidate will be an exceptional
 classroom practitioner with proven leadership experience in improving teaching
 quality across departments. They will demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge
 across secondary pathways, experience leading impactful professional
 development, and the ability to build highly effective teams in a large school
 setting.
 
·
 A
 creative & innovative practitioner and a highly effective leader who leads
 by example and can inspire and motivate & develop excellence in
 others?through coaching and mentoring.
 
·
 Build and develop highly effective teams,
 organisational structures and academic processes
 
with an ability to delegate work and support
 colleagues in undertaking their responsibilities.
 
·
 Ability to build
 and maintain outstanding relationships
 
·
 Ability to remain positive and
 enthusiastic when working under pressure
 
·
 Ability to organise work, prioritise
 tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively
 
?
 
Our Offer: 
·
 Excellent
 tax-free salary
 
·
 Furnished
 Accommodation·
 Medical
 Insurance for self, spouse & 2 dependents ·
 Annual Flights for
 self, spouse & 2 dependents
 
·
 Tuition
 Fee Concession for up to 2 minor dependent(s)
 
·
 State-of-the-art facilities and
 amenities in a newly built campus in a prime location in Dubai
 
·
 An
 enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and Board
 members, who are dedicated to maximise
 student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of
 the classroom.
 
·
 Working
 within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
 
·
 Excellent
 professional development
 
·
 Working
 in Dubai, one of the world’s most sought-after
 work and travel destinations
 
Application Process: 
If you are ready to take on a role
 that will challenge and inspire you, Sunmarke School offers an exceptional
 opportunity to make a lasting impact. We are seeking a dynamic,
 research-informed and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about ensuring
 every learner has access to the highest standards of education and opportunity.
 In return, you will join a rapidly evolving and ambitious organisation, where
 you will play a central role in shaping our future growth and contributing
 meaningfully to the continued success of our Secondary School.
 
Candidates are invited to complete
 
our Online Application by visiting: 
https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings
 
Interviews
 will take place either face-to-face in Dubai or by video conferencing if
 the applicant is not based in Dubai.
 
Appointment Start Date: August
 2026
 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th
 March 2026, 12 p.m. (UAE time)
 
Successful candidates will
 be invited to participate in our Assessment Centre either
 in person or online from Wednesday 11th March
 to Thursday, 12th March 2026. Please
 note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted
 candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
Safer Recruitment Statement
 
Fortes Education is
 committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for
 safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International
 Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, 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
 and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject
 to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references,
 proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including
 overseas checks.

Assistant Head of Secondary – Teaching & Learning

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