Secondary English Teacher - August 2025 start

Taaleem

We are part of the Taaleem group of schools. Taaleem is the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education. 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 over 9,000 students attending our ten international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and CP. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.

Uptown International School

Uptown is a truly international, IB World School providing a world-class education. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. We pride ourselves on having a highly supportive community of students, parents and staff who work together to maximize opportunities for all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities enables Uptown international teachers to be outstanding practitioners.

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Secondary English Teacher to join our Secondary School in August 2025 for maternity cover. We are looking for professionals who are creative, innovative, and passionate about lifelong learning. The successful candidate should be adaptable, motivated by challenge, and have a proven track record of outstanding practice.

What do we look for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• PGCE/PGDE or QTS
• Experience of teaching Secondary English is essential.
• Experience of working within the International Baccalaureate curriculum would be a clear advantage.

What we offer

We are committed to developing our staff and run regular high-quality professional development workshops to ensure our teachers are equipped to provide students with an outstanding educational experience.

For this position, Taaleem offers a tax-free salary, housing benefits, annual flight allowance, visa, and medical insurance.

Application Process

Interested applicants should click apply, complete the application, and upload a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Early applications are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

• Uptown International School (UIS)
• Corner of Tripoli Street & Algeria Road
• Dubai
• United Arab Emirates

Uptown International School is a truly international, accredited IB World School that serves our whole community.

Uptown is a Four programme IB World School from Nursery to Grade 12. Our Primary school has recently celebrated its seventeenth-year anniversary while our secondary school opened its doors ten years ago. We are an inclusive school who also cater to the highest attaining students, with three perfect 45 point scoring students in the past 4 years, and over 20% of students achieving 40 plus points. We believe that all students can be successful with the right mixture of time, motivation, and support.

We are proud to be one of the few all-through IB schools in the UAE and uphold the IB philosophy in all that we do. The result is a community of students, parents, and staff that are highly supportive of the aims of the school and work together to maximize the opportunities for all. A strong focus on professional development and world-class facilities allows Uptown teachers to be imaginative and innovative when delivering the curriculum.

We are part of the Taaleem group of schools, the second largest provider of education in the region and a group that has an absolute focus on education.

Age range: 6 months - 18 years