Primary Classroom Teacher with Year Lead Responsibility - August 2025

Primary Classroom Teacher with Year Lead Responsibility - August 2025

Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding Primary Teacher with Year Lead Responsibility, to join their leading British curriculum school in August 2025.

Jebel Ali School is a leading British curriculum school in Dubai for students aged 3-18 years rated Outstanding by British Schools Overseas.

Established in 1977, Jebel Ali School has an enviable reputation for being a much-loved community school centred around the ethos that our students never stop believing that better is always possible. Our aim is for everyone to belong, believe and become better than they thought they could.

Our campus contains state of the art facilities including a standalone Foundation Stage School, Primary and Secondary Schools as well as some of the most impressive sports facilities in the city.

Known and admired as the original Dubai community school, the school currently has 1,950 students on roll representing over 70 different nationalities. Jebel Ali School follows the English National Curriculum to GCSE, BTEC and A Levels.

The school is fully inclusive, aspirational for our students academically, emotionally, and socially, with a fantastic student and parent community who take pride in, and are fully supportive of the school.

Our students leave us with confidence, strong interpersonal skills and with sufficient adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow.

Requirements

• Be a qualified Primary Teacher with appropriate teaching qualification (i.e. B.Ed. and/or PGCE).
• For this specific role, we are looking for someone with confidence and a proven track record of outstanding results, teaching this subject in the Primary classroom.
• A full working knowledge of The National Curriculum for England and Wales and its associated assessment practices.
• Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, understanding the balance between academic and social progress and support, as well as the ability to identify safeguarding concerns.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.
• Be available to join Jebel Ali School in August 2025.

What We Offer

Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Highly competitive salary package offered.
• World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring, and developing, our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.

Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.

Taaleem

As a Taaleem Teacher, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means education in Arabic) was established in 2004 and now has 9,000 students attending our 11 international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

To apply, please submit your application via TES and upload an up-to-date CV to accompany your application along with the completed attached Person Specification questionnaire.

Jebel Ali School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant national police checks.