Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
The school
At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, we proudly extend the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated academic institutions. Founded on centuries of tradition and intellectual rigour, our branch schools uphold an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, character formation, and cultural enrichment.
Our vision is to cultivate dynamic, world-class learning environments where the next generation of confident, able, and responsible young people are shaped. We challenge our students to think independently, lead with purpose, and embrace a global perspective, all within a community that values tradition, discipline, and innovation. By blending the timeless values of our founding school with the opportunities of a rapidly evolving world, we ignite curiosity, inspire ambition, and prepare our students to make meaningful contributions to society, as scholars, leaders, and changemakers.
The opportunity
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City is looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking STEAM and Innovation Teacher to join our high-performing academic team.
This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative, hands-on learning that bridges Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through real-world, interdisciplinary projects. We are seeking an educator with a passion for creativity, design, and future-focused thinking. You will guide students as they explore robotics, 3D printing, coding, and digital design, helping them build the problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed for success in a fast-changing world.
If you are a dynamic teacher who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, and you are ready to shape the next generation of inventors, creators, and critical thinkers, we would love to hear from you.
The role
Job title: STEAM Teacher
Reporting to: Deputy Head Prep School (Academics) & Deputy Head Senior School (Academics)
Teaching & learning
Design and deliver outstanding STEAM lessons across the school, blending theory with practical, hands-on learning experiences.
Integrate robotics, coding, 3D designs, electronics, sustainability, and digital media into projects that encourage innovation and real-world application.
Facilitate enquiry-led, project-based learning that connects concepts across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Encourage creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience through engaging, student-centred instruction.
Curriculum innovation & development
Develop and refine a progressive STEAM curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum for England and international best practices.
Lead cross-curricular initiatives that connect STEAM with subjects such as English, Humanities, and Arabic.
Champion the school’s innovation agenda, supporting strategic goals for digital transformation and future-ready education.
Technology integration
Leverage educational technologies (e.g., microcontrollers, AI platforms, AR/VR, 3D printing, design software) to enrich learning.
Support colleagues with the integration of technology into teaching practice.
Maintain innovation lab resources, ensuring safe and efficient use of tools and materials.
Student engagement & enrichment
Guide students through STEAM fairs, hackathons, robotics competitions, coding clubs, sustainability initiatives, and other enrichment opportunities.
Identify and nurture students with particular interest or talent in innovation, design, or technology.
Create a culture of exploration and entrepreneurship, supporting student-led problem-solving initiatives.
Collaboration & professional development
Work closely with subject leaders and teachers to co-plan interdisciplinary projects.
Provide workshops and training for staff in STEAM practices and digital pedagogy.
Stay abreast of emerging educational technologies and contribute to continuous school improvement.
Compliance & safeguarding
Ensure all activities comply with KHDA standards, MOE guidelines, and school safeguarding policies.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for all students.
The person
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Design Technology, Computer Science, or a related STEAM field.
Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or equivalent).
Certifications or training in coding, robotics, design software, or innovation education.
At least 3 years of successful teaching experience in STEAM or a related subject area.
Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary projects or innovation initiatives.
Familiarity with Maker Spaces, innovation labs, or EdTech tools (preferred).
Personal qualities
Passion for innovation, creativity, and 21st-century skills development.
Strong digital literacy and the ability to integrate emerging technologies.
Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City is an equal opportunities employer and is deeply committed to safeguarding our students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We expect all staff and members of our community to share this commitment and to promptly report any concerns about a student’s or community member’s safety or wellbeing. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and providing international child protection certificates and police clearance certificates from all countries that the applicant has resided in. An international child protection certificate will be required for any candidates that are relocating from the United Kingdom or have previously lived in the United Kingdom.
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