Secondary Chemistry Teacher

Overview

Secondary Chemistry Teacher

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Salary Range and Package Details:

• 10,000 - 15,000 AED per month tax-free
• Furnished accommodation (single or family)
• Annual return flights
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Visa and Emirates ID costs covered
• Tuition fee concession for dependent children
• Two-year renewable contract

Start Date: August 2026

About the School

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded and forward-thinking British curriculum school in the heart of Dubai. The school delivers the National Curriculum for England across its secondary phase, maintaining high academic standards within a vibrant, inclusive, and professionally stimulating environment. This is a school with a clear vision and a genuine commitment to innovation. It invests in its staff, embraces current pedagogical thinking, and expects its teachers to be active contributors to a thriving Professional Learning Community. If you are a Chemistry educator who is as passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientific thinkers as you are about your subject, and who wants to work somewhere that genuinely values your contribution, this could be an outstanding next step in your career.

About Dubai

Dubai is one of the world's most exciting and dynamic cities, offering an exceptional quality of life for international educators and their families. With year-round sunshine, world-class infrastructure, outstanding leisure and dining facilities, and a vibrant and diverse expat community, Dubai consistently ranks among the best cities in the world in which to live and work. The city is extremely well connected globally, and offers a lifestyle that is genuinely difficult to match anywhere else. Add to that a tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and it is easy to understand why so many teachers who come to Dubai choose to stay.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, together with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent professional certification
• A minimum of three to five years of experience delivering the National Curriculum for England at secondary level

Essential Skills

To thrive in this role, you will be an outstanding Chemistry practitioner who combines thorough subject knowledge with a genuine enthusiasm for bringing science to life in the classroom. You will have a proven ability to design and deliver innovative, well-structured lessons that challenge and engage students at every level, drawing on current pedagogical thinking and making purposeful use of digital tools to enrich learning and make it relevant to the world beyond the laboratory. You will be data-informed and outcomes-focused, with a demonstrable track record of raising attainment and enabling students to achieve their potential at GCSE and beyond. Your approach to collaboration will be just as important as your classroom practice. You will contribute actively and enthusiastically to the school's Professional Learning Community, build strong working relationships across the wider school, and demonstrate a wholehearted commitment to the school's vision, mission, and values. You will be reflective, intellectually curious, and genuinely motivated by the opportunity to grow and develop as part of a talented and forward-thinking team.

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of every student is the foremost priority in this role and across the wider school community. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong and genuine commitment to safeguarding and child protection, with a clear understanding of their professional responsibilities in this area. You will be expected to uphold professional boundaries at all times, act swiftly and appropriately in response to any concerns, and play an active role in maintaining a whole-school culture of vigilance and care. Familiarity with international child protection frameworks and experience within a safer recruitment environment will be viewed favourably. All successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background and security checks prior to appointment.

Who We Are - chk Education

chk Education is a leading boutique international education search firm, specialising in the placement of senior leaders, teachers, and middle management at premium international schools across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and emerging markets. As a COBIS Supporting Associate, chk Education upholds the highest standards in international education and operates with integrity, transparency, and a genuine passion for connecting exceptional educators with outstanding schools worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email:

If this role isn't quite right for you but you are looking to secure an international teaching position, please reach out to Rachael with your preferences and she will be able to explore other opportunities with you.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. Our policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practice in relation to child protection and 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, but not limited to, various background and security checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.