Teacher of MFL at DESS College

Teacher of MFL at DESS College

Listed On: 25 November 2025

Expires On: 5 January 2026

Job Title: Teacher of MFL
Advert Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Fixed Term
Workplace (Secondary/Primary): Secondary
Job Start Date: August 2026

About Us

Collectively the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - DESS College also based in Academic City, Dubai.

DESS College is an outstanding, not-for-profit, British Curriculum school providing Secondary and Sixth Form education since 2006. To view our outstanding facilities and to see why we are considered one of the best international schools in the region and beyond, please visit our Website.

About the Role

Please refer to the attached job description for further information about the role.

About You

• Have the relevant qualifications (PGCE or equivalent).
• Ideally, have a minimum of one years teaching experience of the UK curriculum and have QTS.
• Be a strong and highly motivated linguist, with a proven track record of outstanding teaching at A Level in either French or Spanish.
• Be able to demonstrate a strong social and political knowledge of the target language countries, appropriate for A Level discussion and debate.
• Have experience of outstanding teaching in French and Spanish at Key Stage 3 and of either language at Key Stage 4.
• Be willing to contribute in a positive manner to all aspects of the College’s vision, including extra-curricular activities.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary
• Accommodation allowance or fully furnished accommodation for the first year
• Premium Medical Insurance coverage
• Annual flight allowance
• Tuition fees for up to two children
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit our Career Page

Safer Recruitment Statement

Dubai English Speaking Schools is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and at least one from a previous employer); providing a Police Certificate(s) from the UAE (if applicable) and from all countries that the applicant has resided in for the last five years and one from their home country if they have resided there in the last ten years; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.