Secondary Teacher of Design & Technology at Safa Community School

Job Overview

Secondary Teacher of Design & Technology at Safa Community School, Dubai (Ability to Teach Art or Creative Media would be advantageous). Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024 we were honoured with the 'Happiest School in the UAE' title, a testament to our commitment towards student well being. We were proud recipients of the 'Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award', reflecting our dedication to academic progress and 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 survey are a source of pride for us all. We are more than just a school - we are a community, with a parent body comprising 35% from the UK and a reputation for being friendly, warm, and community oriented, fostering inclusive relationships among staff, parents, and students, and making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. We are an award winning, all through UK curriculum school from FS1 Year 13, with 2,640 pupils. Follow our Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.

General Professional Responsibilities

• 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's expectations and policy.
• Using data to inform classroom teaching, monitoring and tracking student progress and putting in place timely interventions.
• 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.
• Communicating and consulting with the parents of students, including the writing of reports, attendance at Parents' Evenings and Open Evenings.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among the students he/she is teaching.
• Participating in departmental meetings and Open Evenings.
• Working as a member of a team in shaping departmental policy and practice, introducing curricular initiatives, preparing and developing programmes of study and methods of teaching and assessment.
• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Keeping up to date with curriculum innovation, participating in CPD arrangements, contributing to own professional development.
• Working collaboratively with support teachers in the classroom.
• Taking responsibility for the monitoring and support of a beginning teacher taking his/her class, if appropriate.
• Setting work for his/her classes where absence is known in advance and setting work for absent colleagues where required.
• Taking responsibility for a designated area of the curriculum, administration or curriculum innovation or project.
• Carrying out other tasks reasonably directed by the Head of Department.
• Familiarising themselves with the DSIB inspection framework and the expectations of outstanding teaching and learning in the UAE.
• Being supportive of UAE initiatives and cultural expectations.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold relevant qualifications.
• Must have experience teaching in British Curriculum schools, teaching of both IGCSE and A level.
• Most importantly, should be enthusiastic about the subject and able to convey this to students.
• Have an understanding of assessment and examination requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Be an outstanding teacher with the ability to demonstrate outstanding practice and progress of students.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Actively keeps up to date with developments in their subject.
• Has a willingness to develop as a professional, taking opportunities to train further within the department or outside to progress in their career.

Application Process

Closing date for applications is Monday, 2nd March 2026 at 10:00 UAE time. All applications must be submitted on the TES/Schrole Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered. Only applications with experience teaching GCSEs and A Levels will be considered. Submit a current full resume/CV, a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages, and provide at least three referees' names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes) and email addresses - one must be a current employer. The closing date for all applications is Tuesday, 17th February 2026 at 10:00 UAE time. 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. Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews. A demonstration lesson will be required. Feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.

Secondary Teacher of Design Technology at Safa Community School • Dubai, AE